Post Tagged with: "1956"

Robert E. Ross, ’56

LT COL Robert E. Ross (Bob), USAF, Retired, of Beaufort, husband of Caren J. Ross, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was 92 years old. Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Bob was born on March 30, 1934, in St. George, […]

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John T. Chesser, Jr., ’56

John Timothy Chesser Jr. (“Jack”), of Wilmington, Del., was born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 11, 1934, and died in Wilmington on September 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents John Timothy Chesser Sr. and Margaret (Culpepper) Chesser, and his sister Francia Chesser. He is survived by […]

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Raymond Kaufman, Jr., ’56

Colonel Raymond “Ray” Kaufman Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.), of Litchfield, CT, passed away after a distinguished life of service to his country, his family, and his community. Colonel Kaufman proudly served for 31 years in the United States Army in a variety of leadership assignments before retiring in 1986. A […]

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Russell A. Blanchard, Jr., ’56

Russell Allen Blanchard, Jr. age 91, of Orangeburg, died on January 19, 2026. Mr. Blanchard was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Russell Allen Blanchard and Catherine Jones Blanchard.He is survived by his wife, Linn Austelle Blanchard, his sons Russell Allen Blanchard, Ill, (Cynthia) of […]

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George L. (Buddy) Puckhaber, Jr., ’56

George L. (Buddy) Puckhaber, Jr., of Charleston, died on May 17, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of The Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends at the church an hour prior to the service. Burial […]

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James O. McClellan III, ’56

James Osgood McClellan III, of McClellanville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest May, 15, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at McClellanville United Methodist Church, 200 Pinckney Street, McClellanville, SC at 2:00 pm. Following the service he will be interred with a graveside service at […]

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James E. Holliman, ’56

James “Jim” Edward Holliman, of Hiawassee, GA, passed away in the early morning hours of January 26 th. , at Chatuge Regional Hospital. He was born to Charles and Eudelle Holliman, in Valdosta, GA, on April 18 th , 1934. Jim was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track […]

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Richard W. Vaughan, ’56

Richard “Dick” Wiseman Vaughan, 91, of Hilton Head Island, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Hospice House at High Point. He was born February 15, 1934, in Starksville, Mississippi, and was the son of the late Arthur Edgar and Minnie Lee Wiseman Vaughan. Dick was a graduate of The […]

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George A. Gaun, ’56

George A. Gaun, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., born September 26, 1934, in Emporium, PA, passed away at age 90, peacefully at home on Divine Mercy Sunday. George has been married to Martha since November 1957. They met in Martha’s home state of South Carolina, through their respective Newman Club associations […]

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Robert C. Johnson, Sr., ’56

Robert Campbell Johnson, of Mount Pleasant, husband of Sallie Scott Small Johnson, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 at his residence. Robert was born on March 17, 1934, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Harry Locke Johnson and Eulalie Campbell Johnson. He received his education at […]

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Grover L. Anderson, ’56

Grover Lindsay Anderson, born in Camden, South Carolina, age 91, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2025. He was a 1968 Graduate of Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. He attended the University of South Carolina where he was affiliated with Sigma […]

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Archie D. (Pete) Duncan, Jr., ’56

With deep love and gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Archie David “Pete” Duncan Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched countless lives with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering loyalty. Pete is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Anita G. Duncan; his daughters, Angela […]

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Charles N. Sims, Sr., ’56

Charles Neil Sims Sr., of Douglas, GA passed away on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at Zebulon Park Health and rehabilitation in Macon, Georgia, following an extended illness. Mr. Sims was born on January 29th, 1934, in Douglas, GA, to the late Charles Morea Sims and Willie Mae Cornelius Sims. Neil […]

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John F. Nelson, Jr., ’56

John F. (Jack) Nelson (89) passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2024. Jack was born on November 25, 1934, in Deland, Florida to loving parents John and Evelyn Nelson. With the growth of the citrus industry, the Nelson family moved to Umatilla when Jack was 14. He was […]

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Arthur W. Garrison, ’56

Arthur Wayne Garrison, of Bishop, Ga., died October 19, 2024, at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his parents, Preston Maxwell Garrison and Lois Lillian Walker Garrison, both of whom died in 1991, and a brother, Preston Walker Garrison, who died in 2001. Wayne, as he was known, […]

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