Carlton (Carl) Boyd Sanderson, Jr., of Melbourne, Fla., was born July 30, 1941, in Charleston, SC to Carlton Boyd Sanderson and Thelma Grace O’Dell Sanderson. He passed away surrounded by love after a short fight with cancer.Carl graduated The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1965 with a […]
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Dudley F.B. (Butch) Hodgson, ’65
Dudley F.B. (Butch) Hodgson, ’65, was recognized as a distinguished alumnus of Boys Latin School of Maryland during the school’s alumni weekend in May for his service in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, his 30-year career in the FBI and his work as chief investigator for the U.S. House of […]
Read MoreJulius E. Eldridge, Jr., ’65
Julius E. “Jule” Eldridge, Jr., of Sumter, husband of Frankie Keller Eldridge, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.Born October 2, 1943, in Orangeburg, he was a son of the late Julius E. Eldridge, Sr. and the late Edith Colvin Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge was a member of Sumter First […]
Read MoreJ. Herbert Wise, ’65
Joseph Herbert Wise, affectionately known as Herb, of Dallas, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 82 in Dallas, Texas. Born on April 5, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina, Herb was the son of William Whatley Wise and Josephine Haddock Wise. He graduated from The Citadel […]
Read MoreThomas C. Hellman, ’65
Thomas Chrystie Hellman of South Hero, Vermont died on April 25th. He was 82. Tom, fondly known as Big Dawg, was born on September 1, 1943 to Jean Florence Chrystie and Theodore A. Hellman. He was joined by a younger brother, Theodore Jr. “Ted” 1946. Raised in Springfield and Short […]
Read MoreJoel E. Thompson II, ’65
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joel Edward Thompson, II, of Trafalgar, Ind., who departed this life on April 3, 2025, at the age of 81. A man of unwavering principles, sharp intellect, and boundless devotion to family, Joel leaves behind a legacy defined by […]
Read MoreE. Raymond Moore, Jr., ’65
E. Ray Moore, Jr., ’65, received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster on February 5 at the S.C. State House in Columbia.
Read MoreLesley L. Kersey, ’65
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lesley Lybron “Les” Kersey, of Edenton, N.C., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a distinguished officer in the United States Air Force who passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Born on January 9, […]
Read MoreAlfred C. Crane, Jr., ’65
Lt Col Alfred C. Crane, Jr., USAF, Ret., ’65, participated in the Old Dominion Honor Flight Mission 7 in October 2024 with 80 other veterans. Mission 7 visited the U.S. Marine Corps Museum, the U.S. Air Force Memorial, the World War II Memorial, the Korean War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorials […]
Read MorePaul S. Reinecke III, ’65
Paul Sorg Reinecke, III of Indialantic, Fla., passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2024 . He was born on March 28, 1943 to Paul Sorg Reinecke Jr. and Ann Scott Reinecke. He appreciated the opportunitities he had to live in several different states as […]
Read MoreJohn R. Baily, ’65
John Baily, son of Edris Roudybush Baily and John Robert Baily passed away on February 4, 2024. at the age of 80. He grew up in Beverly Morgan Park. John was not a junior as many believed; his middle name, Roudybush, from his mother connected him to family heritage in […]
Read MoreWilliam W. Duke, ’65
William Watson Duke, resident of Wetumpka Alabama, passed away on September 24, 2024, at the age of 81. Wiliam was born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1961. William was a proud alumnus of The Citadel Class of 1965, where he […]
Read MoreAndrew E. Kreek, Jr., ’65
Andrew E. Kreek, Jr., a veteran and resident of Summerville, SC, passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by his wife & loved ones. Andy was born March 19, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY to Andrew & Lucille (Mulhall) Kreek. Andy was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Patricia (Jerry) […]
Read MoreCarl F. Hopp, ’65
Lt. Colonel Carl F. Hopp, 81, of Fortson GA, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Columbus, GA. Funeral services to be announced at a later date according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. He was born June 27, 1942, in NYC, NY, son […]
Read MoreJonathan C. Tennant, ’65
Jonathan C. Tennant, of Saint Simons Island, Ga., died of cancer March 14, 2024 in Charleston, SC at age 80. Jon was a 1965 graduate of the Citadel and played all four years on the tennis team. Upon graduation, Jon trained soldiers at Fort Bliss for duty in Vietnam and […]
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