BG Roger C. “Cliff” Poole, USAR (Ret.), 87, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Anne Harper Poole, passed away from natural causes on Monday, December 2, 2024, at home. His funeral service will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, in the Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, at 171 Moultrie Street, […]
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Harold J. Siegel, ’59
Harold Seigel, of Staten Island, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024, surrounded by family. For 61 years, Harold practiced law on the Island and was a permanent fixture in our courtrooms. He was a tenacious, zealous advocate for his clients (and his knowledge of law and procedure was unrivaled). He […]
Read MoreFrank L. Southard, Jr., ’59
Long time Yorktown, Va., personality Francis Lewis Southard Jr. (“Frank” to the many people who adored him), departed his mortal body on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born on Long Island, New York, to Francis and Ruth Southard, Frank spent much of his youth moving around Europe with his family, while […]
Read MoreEllie G. (Buck) Shuler, Jr., ’59
USAF retired Lt. Gen. E. G. “Buck” Shuler Jr., 87, husband of Annette Maury Shuler, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Covenant Place. Born in Raleigh, N.C., he was a son of the late Ellie Givan Shuler Sr. and Frances Alberta Williams Shuler. Surviving are his wife; a son, Ellie […]
Read MoreJohn A. Noble, ’59
Colonel John Allen Noble, United States Army (retired), a devoted husband and father, passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 87 in Brookeville, Maryland. He was surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. John was the eldest […]
Read MoreConstantine J. (Dino) Manos, ’59
Constantine J. “Dino” Manos, 87, passed away peacefully August 28, 2024 on Daniel Island, SC. Born February 21, 1937, in Charleston, SC. Dino was a dedicated attorney whose career spanned over half a century and was a beloved figure in Charleston’s real estate and legal communities. Dino was the son […]
Read MoreLouis J. Kruger, ’59
Louis John Kruger, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 after a battle with cancer. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends in the […]
Read MoreRobert J. Karrer, Jr., ’59
Lieutenant Colonel Robert John Karrer, Jr. (USA, Retired) age 87 of Charleston, South Carolina died peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born April 20, 1937, in Essex Junction, Vermont, Bob was the son of Colonel Robert Joseph Karrer (USA, Retired) and Mabel MacCausland Karrer. He grew […]
Read MoreGustavous H. Bell III, ’59
On July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, Gustavous “Gus” Holmes Bell III of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 86. Gus was born on August 6, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, and raised in Dillon, SC, by his parents Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr. and Ada “Widdy” Williams Alford […]
Read MoreJoseph D. Geeslin, Jr., ’59
Joseph “Joe” David Geeslin, Jr., passed away on June 5, 2024, in Carmel, Indiana after a three-year struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on January 18, 1937, to Joseph David Geeslin and Wilma Rose Box Geeslin in Jasper, Alabama.Joe was a graduate of Sheffield High School, class of 1955, where he was […]
Read MoreJoseph E. Meachum, Sr., ’59
Joseph Ernest Meachum, Sr., retired owner of Melia’s Hardware and a past Summerville Commissioner of Public Works, passed away at The Claibourne in Summerville, SC, May 19, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at Summerville Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:00 am. The family […]
Read MoreRupert E. Pate, Jr., ’59
With courage and grace, Rupert Eldridge Pate, Jr. took the next step on his spiritual journey by welcoming death like an old friend on the afternoon of March 2, 2024. Rupert lived as a gentle and beautiful soul. He understood that we are all truly connected, and that our relationships […]
Read MoreFrederick F. Pordum, ’59
Frederick F Pordum of Buffalo, NY died August 24, 2023. He spent his life in service to others in the greater Buffalo community. He was a Lackawanna school teacher and football coach where he coached future Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski. He served on the City of Lackawanna Board of Supervisors […]
Read MoreRobert H. Taylor, ’59
Robert Harold Taylor Sr. 91 of Sautee Ga. passed away on Thursday Feb. 29, 2024. Born in Winnfield, Louisiana on Dec.30, 1932, He was the son of late Maurice Taylor and Edith Blanton Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his grandson, Robert Derrick Taylor. Robert proudly […]
Read MoreIke S. Brumfield, ’59
Ike Scharff Brumfield, age 86 of Nashville, TN passed away February 18, 2024. He was born in Tylertown, MS to the late Henry and Ruby Brumfield. After graduating from The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Ike married […]
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