George C. Strickland, 77, of Johns Island, joined our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, following a cardiovascular event ten days earlier. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachel, his two children, Brandy Keener (John) and Lee Strickland (Nicole), his brother […]
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Thomas A. (Gus) Bradley, ’61
Funeral service for Thomas “Gus” Augustus Bradley, Sr., 78, of Columbia, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2017, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 3200 Lyles Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive […]
Read MoreDonald A. Hawley, ’61
Don Hawley, age 77, of Ladson, husband of Bonnie Hawley, went home to heaven on Good Friday. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at 7:00PM in Miles Road Baptist Church – 816 Miles Rd. Summerville, SC 29485. Family will receive friends one hour […]
Read MoreJerry A. Nettles, Sr., ’61
Jerry A. Nettles, Sr., of Summerville, died June 24, 2017. Graveside services for Mr. Jerry Allen Nettles, Sr., will be held at 3pm on Friday in the Byrd Cemetery in Timmonsville. Visitation with the family will precede the service at 2pm at the Layton Anderson Funeral Home. Mr. Nettles, 78, […]
Read MoreEldon G. (Mike) Brown, ’61
Eldon Gilbert “Mike” Brown, of Coral Gables, Florida passed away on May 15, 2017. Eldon was born on March 15, 1938 and graduated from Rutherford High School, Rutherford, NJ. He was well liked for his sociability, athletic prowess and was Vice President of his high school class. Eldon is survived […]
Read MoreFrank C. Britt, ’61
Frank Clayton Britt of Lynchburg, Virginia, died unexpectedly at Duke University Hospital early in the morning of May 23, 2017, following successful knee surgery. He died as he lived…enjoying life and reaching out to friends. Frank was born in Tarboro, North Carolina, the second son of the late Sara Tyler […]
Read MorePeple M. (Mac) Burton, Jr., ’61
Peple McGuire “Mac” Burton, Jr., of Charlotte, NC, was born on January 31, 1940 in Suffolk Virginia. He was a member of The Citadel Class of 1961 with a degree in Political Science. He served in the Marine Corps from 1963-1970, which included service with distinction as an artillery Captain […]
Read MoreRichard H. (Billy) Hughes, Sr., ’61
Richard “Billy” Herndon Hughes, Sr, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Carolyn White Hughes entered into eternal rest Tuesday, February 21, 2017. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street at 11:00 a.m. Following the service the Family will […]
Read MoreJohn H. Mayer, ’61
John Hogshead Mayer, 78, of Killeen, Texas, succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease in San Antonio surrounded by his family on November 26, 2016. John is survived by son Paul (Christine) Mayer, daughter Suzy (Billy) Vaile; brothers Gene (Beverly) Mayer, and Paul (Jana) Tillson; and many loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended […]
Read MoreJames A. Wilson, ’61
Jim Wilson, 77, of Hixson, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. He was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Matewan, W.Va. Jim was a very devoted father and was deeply involved in his children’s lives, from coaching sports to several other extracurricular activities. He received his BA in history […]
Read MoreJames W. Taylor, ’61
James W. Taylor “Jim”, 78, of Greenville, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Rycroft Taylor; his children, Debbie Taylor, of the home; and Scott and Susan Taylor of Charleston, […]
Read MoreJames E. Viers, ’61
James “Jim” Edward Viers of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on September 20, 2016. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, the magic of the Kentucky Derby always lived in his family tradition. Jim graduated from Atherton High School in Louisville and was awarded a basketball scholarship to The Citadel, the military […]
Read MoreW. Terry Smith, Sr., ’61
William “Terry” Smith, Sr., age 77, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1974, passed on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. He was born July 18, 1939 in Gettysburg, PA, the son of the late William and Genevieve Smith. Terry is survived by his wife of […]
Read MoreJerry R. Powell, ’61
Jerry Ray Powell, M.D., age 77, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Dillon County, SC, on November 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Stacey William Powell and the late Mary Lester Powell. He received his education at Kingstree, SC […]
Read MoreTandy C. Rice, Jr., ’61
Tandy C. Rice, Jr., of Nashville, died Aug. 3, 2015. Tandy Clinton Rice, Jr., age 76, passed away on August 3, 2015 Tandy was born in Franklin, Tennessee and was graduated by The Citadel with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961 and subsequently served a three year commitment in […]
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