Post Tagged with: "1959"

Gustavous 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 […]

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Joseph 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 […]

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Joseph 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 […]

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Rupert 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 […]

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Frederick 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 […]

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Robert 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 […]

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Ike 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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George F. Marshchalk, ’59

Lt Col George F. Marschalk, 86, of Augusta, left our earthly realm on Saturday, January 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of honor, dedication, and love. George’s life was marked by exceptional achievements and profound devotion to his family. A loving and dedicated husband, father, and Opa, George is survived […]

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Harvey H. McCants, ’59

Harvey Hare McCants, of Kingsport, Tenn., (formerly of Laurinburg, NC), entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a lengthy battle with illnesses.  Harvey was born on March 3, 1937, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Hare McCants (Ina Mae Smith). […]

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Herbert J. Linder, Jr., ’59

Herbert Jones “Herb” Linder, Jr., 91, of Waynesboro, Va., passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 in Fishersville, VA. Herb was born on November 6, 1932 in Beufort, SC. He was the son of the late Herbert J. Linder, Sr. and Beulah Hickman Linder. Herb earned a BS in Business Management […]

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William D. Merritt, ’59

William Durie Merritt, Sr., 93, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 9, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 15, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm.  Interment to follow at Carolina Memorial Park.  William was born […]

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Owen G. Shell, Jr., ’59

Owen Gladstone Shell, Jr. (Bob), born in Greenville, SC on June 19,1936, to Owen Gladstone Shell and Katherine Walker Shell passed away December 2, 2023, in Nashville, TN at the age of 87 surrounded by loved ones. Bob was dedicated to his family, his faith, his friends, and his community, […]

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Eugene C. (Skip) Johnson, ’59

Eugene Charles “Skip” Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded byfamily on November 6, 2023, at the age of 86. Born in Pittsburgh, Skip spent his childhood inChicago and his teenage years in Orlando. After graduating from Edgewater High School, heattended The Citadel, in Charleston, South Carolina, graduating in 1959 with a […]

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Joseph C. Hurteau, Sr., ’59

Brigadier General Joseph Coleman Hurteau, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Minnie Bostick Hurteau, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 14, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 21, 2023 in St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church Street at 11:00 am. Interment to immediately follow in St. Philip’s […]

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Vernon D. Thompson, ’59

Colonel (Retired) Vernon D. Thompson of Hendersonville, TN was called home to our Lord on September 6, 2023.  Vern is survived by his wife, Letha Marie (nee Keck), and children Scott Vernon Thompson and his wife Janie Lou (Gallatin, TN), and their children Danny Vernon Thompson and Amy Nichole Filizetti; […]

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