Post Tagged with: "1956"

John R. Cumbus, ’56

John Riley Cumbus of Wilmington, NC, died at age 89, on Sunday, March 10, surrounded by his loved ones. John is survived by Sue, his wife of 23 years; his sister Mary Sue Conger (Steve) and brother George (Brenda); his dear children Jay (Gayle), Sara, and Michael (James); grandchildren Emily, […]

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Patrick C. Fant, Jr., ’56

Patrick “Bo” Cleburne Fant, Jr., a beloved father, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 89.Born on October 2, 1934, in Greenville, he was the son of the late Patrick C. Fant, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Carnes Fant.He graduated from Greenville High School (1952) and then attended […]

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Royal W. Varner, Jr., ’56

Royal W. Varner, Jr., 89, of Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly of Lebanon, widower of Martha Goebel Varner, passed away on Saturday December 02. Russell Funeral Chapel of Moncks Corner.

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Edwin C. Speed, Jr., ’56

Edwin Clayton Speed, 95, of Aiken, passed away peacefully on November 27th, 2023, in his home and surrounded by his family. Ed is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Mary Alice, who he loved dearly and who he always referred to as “the love of his […]

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Ronald D. Kennerly, ’56

Ronald David “Ron” Kennerly, 89, of Davidson, NC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, while in hospice care in Huntersville, NC. A memorial gathering will be held at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home in Huntersville on Sunday, November 26th from 2-4 pm. Ron was born at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC […]

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Carl M. (Buck) Stroud, Jr., ’56

Carl “Buck” Stroud, Jr., of Ashburn, Va., died Oct. 2023. He was a man of exceptional character and dedication. His journey in life was marked by a series of significant milestones, each one showcasing his unwavering commitment to service and excellence. Carl Stroud began his educational journey at Walterboro High […]

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James F. Stewart, ’56

James Frederick Stewart, 93, of Hilton Head, SC died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home, in the arms of his wife Eleanor and all of their children. Jim was born in Circleville, OH, but Charleston, SC was always his home.Jim was a 1947 graduate of St. Andrews High School. […]

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Edward S. Howle, ’56

Edward S. Howle, of Hillsborough, N.C., died May 18, 2023. Six called him Dad. Seven called him Grandpa Ed or Papa. One called him Great-Grandpa Ed. Two called him husband (but not at the same time). Two called him brother. Six called him uncle. Others called him brother-in-law. Several called […]

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John J. (Buzzy) Bowden, ’56

On the morning of February 24, 2023, Buzzy passed away at Marshall Pines Assisted Living and Memory Care center after battling Alzheimer’s Disease for many years. Buzzy was 88 years old. Buzzy was born as the third child of Henryetta and Earl Judson Bowden on April 11 1934, in Greenwood, […]

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Harold J. Ingram, ’56

Harold “Romie” Jerome Ingram, age 88, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Romie was born in Columbia, South Carolina. The third son of Elizabeth Hanlon Ingram and Lamar Wallace Ingram, Sr., he was predeceased by his wife, Mary Furtick Ingram; brother, Lamar Wallace Ingram, Jr.; […]

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Andrew G. Dial, ’56

Andrew Geer Dial, 88, of Columbia, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Andy was born March 16, 1934 in Columbia to Charles Inglesby Dial and Dorothy Geer Dial. Known by many friends, family, and adopted cousins as “The Little Andy Man” or as he liked to refer to himself, “The Little […]

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T. Gerald McKellar, ’56

Thomas Gerald “Jerry” McKellar, Jr., 88, of Greenwood, widower of Vickie Martin McKellar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Thomas Gerald McKellar, Sr. and Mary Maxwell McKellar. A 1952 graduate of Greenwood High School […]

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Guy H. White III, ’56

Guy Haywood White III, of Lexington, received his heavenly reward Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 as he was embraced by his family. He would say his demise was brought about by too many birthdays. His clinicians would call it “complications from multiple myeloma.” He was 87. The only child of Guy […]

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Berry R. O’Shields, Jr., ’56

Berry R. O’Shields, age 88, of Hendersonville, Tenn., died on July 19, 2022, after several months of illness. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Colleen; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Jasmine; granddaughters, Isabella, Brooke, Sophie and Skylar; brothers-in-law, Bob Vann (Jenny), John Vann (Carolyn); sister-in-law, Joyce Martin (Andrew), and […]

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C. Henry Webster, ’56

Colonel Henry Webster, 90, of Tifton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday July 11, 2022 at Maple Court Assisted Living. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday July 15, 2022 at Eastside Baptist Church in Tifton, Georgia with the Reverend Keith Norris and Reverend Jake Webster […]

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