William Robert Snipes Sr. “Bill” of Charlotte, NC passed away on May 31st, at the age of 85. Bill was a graduate of The Citadel and served in the US Army after he graduated. He worked in sales for IBM and Gray & Creech, he then went into Management Recruiting […]
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Britt A. Knox, ’61
Major Britt Knox, Army (Ret.) Beloved son, husband, father and brother died May 19, 2024. Born December 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN to the late John G. (Jack) Knox and Edith (Speedy) Towler Knox, Britt spent his formative years in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN, […]
Read MoreDaniel R. Simonelli, ’61
Daniel Simonelli passed away peacefully on May 18,2024, in Denton Texas, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Norwich Ct, Dan was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and the Citadel Military College. He proudly served in the Army and began his career as a teacher in Montville Ct, while […]
Read MoreAlbert F. Lucas, ’61
Colonel Albert (Al) Francis Lucas, 84, of Midland, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born in Pittsfield, MA, to Col. Albert Lucas USMC and Mabel Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Terry. Al retired as a Colonel of Marines in 1988, having served […]
Read MoreSamuel E. Harmon, ’61
Samuel Eugene Harmon born August 10, 1939 of Columbus, Georgia passed away Saturday November 25,2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Gaffney, South Carolina and graduated from the Citadel. Mr. Harmon served in the United Stated Army during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Army he retired […]
Read MoreJ. Edwin Widener, ’61
Ed Widener, passed away Feb. 11 at his son’s home in Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreJohn W. McCown, Sr., ’61
John William McCown Sr, 87, of Attapulgus, GA, passed away in his home on March 7th, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12th, at Oakridge Cemetery, 394 N.W. Meeting Avenue, in Madison, Florida. Mr. McCown was a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy (now […]
Read MoreJ. Randall Groves, Jr., ’61
John Randall Groves, Jr., of Waxhaw, N.C., loving husband, adoring father, true and faithful friend to so many, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 with his family by his side. Randall’s life verse was “I am waiting patiently for the […]
Read MoreRichard V. Jadick, ’61
Richard V. Jadick, of Peachtree City, Ga., died June 26, 2023. He served in the U.S. Army and spent 30 years as district manager of Sears. Jadick is survived by his wife, Barbara Jadick, two sons, a daughter and six grandchildren.
Read MoreJames W. Rone, ’61
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, and grandfather. James Walter Rone, of Burlison, Tenn., who passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was wonderful for such a good Christian […]
Read MoreCarl H. Johnson, Jr., ’61
Carl H. Johnson Jr., 83, of Cummaquid passed away on November 12, 2023. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Carl. H. Johnson Sr. and Winnifred ( Caswell) Johnson. He graduated from The Citadel in Charleston South Carolina, Class of 1961. He earned his bachelor’s degree […]
Read MoreRichard L. Crowder, ’64
Richard Leonard Crowder, 81, of Ravenel, South Carolina, husband of Judith Mary Crowder, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Richard was born April 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Richard Stanley Crowder and Helen Nichols Crowder. After attending Valley Forge Military Academy, Richard graduated from […]
Read MoreFrederick Haap III, ’61
Frederick Haap Ill, of Chesterfield, Va., died September 7, 2023. He was born in Torrington, CT on April 7, 1939 to Frederick and Hedwig (Litke) Haap. In addition to his family, aviation was his lifelong passion. After graduation from The Citadel in Charleston, SC as a Distinguished Air Science Student […]
Read MoreBarton L. Manaker, ’61
Barton Lionel Manaker, of Delray Beach, Fla., died Sept. 4, 2023. He was born February 13, 1939 in Hartford, Conn. Bart graduated from Weaver High School in Hartford, Ct. in 1957 and from The Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1961. He obtained his Masters in Business Administration from […]
Read MoreRobert M. Stark, ’61
Robert Marsh Stark, 84 of Edgefield, SC entered into rest on August 18, 2023. Robert was born in Augusta, Georgia as the son of the late Charles and Mary Marsh Stark. Robert was a former teacher, principal, and a retired insurance agent. He was an Episcopalian by birth and a […]
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