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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreGeorge 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 […]
Read MoreHarvey 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). […]
Read MoreHerbert 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 […]
Read MoreWilliam 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 […]
Read MoreOwen 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, […]
Read MoreEugene 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 […]
Read MoreJoseph 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 […]
Read MoreVernon 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; […]
Read MoreRobert H.G. Waudby, ’59
Major General Robert H.G. Waudby, USA (Ret.), died Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala., surrounded by his family. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he was born January 27, 1937, to the late Leroy and Justine Waudby. He graduated Towson High School in 1955 and embarked on a 42-year military […]
Read MoreRobert B. Langel, ’59
Bob Langel, a resident of Frederick, MD, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Bea (Beatrice), his 4 daughters, Felicia, Heather, Sharon, and Jenna, and his 8 grandchildren. Bob grew up in Miami Beach, FL and graduated from Miami […]
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