Post Tagged with: "1959"

Rodney B. Croom, Jr., ’59

Rodney “Rod” Bradford Croom, Jr, of Wilmington, NC, died December 30, 2022.  Rod played baseball for The Citadel and married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Brown in The Citadel Chapel following graduation.  They celebrated 53 years together prior to her passing in 2012.   He served as an active duty […]

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Thomas W. Brinson, ’59

Thomas W. Brinson, 86, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Mary Brinson, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2022. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022 in the Cathedral Church, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park, Azalea […]

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Jack T. Kelley, Sr., ’59

Jack Kelley, of Fayetteville, N.C., was born in Orlando, Florida on July 8, 1937. A member of the Boy Scouts of America, he was awarded the Eagle Scout badge. He graduated from The Citadel in 1959 and was commissioned as a 2d Lt of Infantry in the US Army. In […]

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Louis F. Allen, ’59

Louis F. Allen, of Memphis, Tenn., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 14, 2022. Louis was born in Memphis, TN on October 2, 1937. He graduated from Central High School in 1955. He attended the Citadel, the University of Tennessee, and the University of Memphis where […]

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Pete Wallace, ’59

Pete Wallace, 85, passed from this life to his spiritual life on October 12, 2022. Pete was the son of the late R.L and Ruth (Britt) Wallace of Aiken, SC. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Billings Wallace, his daughter Paige Wallace Watson (Kelly) of Atlanta, GA and his […]

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William D. Eady, ’59

William David Eady, age 85, of Sumter, beloved husband of Martha Jean “Jeanie” Smith Eady, died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Due West, he was a son of the late John Nesbit Eady and Francis Isabel Rampey Eady. David graduated from The Citadel […]

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Hugh F. Mulligan II, ’59

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Hugh F. Mulligan, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 85. Hugh was born on February 12, 1937 in Meriden, CT to Hugh and Claire Mulligan. In 1959, he graduated from the Citadel and married his first wife, Ruth […]

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Harry L. (Bubba) Bauknight, ’59

Harry Lee “Bubba” Bauknight, of Irmo, a career Marine and later an ordained minister and chaplain, died Saturday, May 21, 2022. The service will be held at noon Thursday, May 26, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, conducted by the Revs. Michael Townsend and Richard Fleming Jr. The family […]

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Robert G. Dillard, ’59

Robert Garland Dillard, of Johns Island, entered into eternal rest 5-10-2022. He was surrounded by friends and family. Robert (Bob) was born on February 22,1933. He was the son of the late Garland M. Dillard and Margaret Erwin Dillard. He was the widower of Shirley J. Dillard, to whom he […]

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Oliver L. Fox, Jr., ’59

Oliver Livingston Fox, Jr. “Red Fox”, 90, of Okeechobee, Fla., graduated to glory on December 5, 2021 leaving behind a legacy of service. He was born August 8, 1931 in Four Holes, South Carolina to parents Ahmetta Parish Fox and Oliver Livingston Fox, Sr. He attended primary schools in Holly […]

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Bruce M. Hurlbert, ’59

Bruce M. Hurlbert of Williamsport, PA, died November 15, 2021. After serving in the U. S. Army, he earned a Masters in Library Science from Florida Stste University. Hurlbert held administrative position in libraries in Florida, Virginia, and retired as library director for Lycoming College. Hurlbert is survived by his […]

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Charles C. Olasky, Jr., ’59

Charles Olasky Jr., 84, of Allen, Texas, died on November 24, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and NASA pioneer in manned space flight simulation. Charles, the son of a US Navy Captain, was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He […]

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Joseph J. Embro, ’59

Joseph “Joe” John Embro Jr., age 83, of Canton, GA, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving children. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.in the Peachtree […]

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Gary D. Hicks, Sr., ’59

Gary Donald Hicks, Sr., 83, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away at the Robin Johnson House on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Born November 29, 1937 in Asheboro, NC, he was the eldest son of Charles Lee “Bud” Hicks and Ruby Mae Lamb Hicks. Along with his parents, he was preceded in […]

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Bruce M. McNichol, ’59

Bruce McNichol, 83, of Longmont, Colo., passed away on September 5th at his home in Lyons, Colorado. Bruce was born on January 18th,1938, to Patrick and Ann (Ward) McNichol, in Bronx, New York. He had one sister, Patricia Lyons (nee McNichol; deceased). Upon graduation from Archbishop Stepinac High School in […]

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