Timm Wesley Gipe, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, known affectionately as “Goatman,” passed away at home on March 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A reception to Celebrate his Life will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, between 4:00 and 6:00 PM at Hibernian Hall, 105 Meeting Street. Timm […]
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William N. Wessinger, ’69
William Nettles Wessinger, MD passed away peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice Savannah, with his wife by his side on February 20, 2025, after an extended fight with liver cancer. He was born in Columbia, SC, on March 25, 1947 to James Bryson Wessinger and Eliza Nettles Wessinger.Bill […]
Read MoreWilliam P. Baldwin, ’69
William Preston Baldwin, of Laurens, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 77.He was born in Washington, DC to the late William and Gloria Pavlis Baldwin. A proud graduate of The Citadel in 1969, William was a member […]
Read MoreJames J. Cardo, Jr., ’69
COL James J. Cardo Jr, USA, Ret. ’69, completed his 18th year as the U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador for South Carolina. He has nominated more than 120 students to attend The Citadel.
Read MoreJohn V.V. Bernard, ’69
A celebration of life for John Van Valzah Bernard will be at 10AM, Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria, LA under the direction of Magnolia Funeral Home, Alexandria, LA. John Van Valzah Bernard, of Alexandria, Louisiana passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 at the age of […]
Read MoreFrank E. Gibson III, ’69
Frank E. Gibson III was featured in a Beaufort Life Style magazine article on his contributions to the Town of Beaufort.
Read MoreA.G. (Buddy) Johnson, Jr., ’69
AG “Buddy” Johnson, of Plantation, Fla., graduated to Heaven peacefully on April 13, 2024, after a short bout with Lewy Body Syndrome. Born on October 20, 1947, Buddy lived a life filled with love, laughter, and profound passion for the ministry. He was known for his quick wit, wisdom, and […]
Read MoreArch Watkins, ’99, and Pat Dougherty, ’69
Archibald L. Watkins, Jr., ’99 (left); and Patrick W. Dougherty, ‘69 (right); attended the Citadel Club of Maryland’s Muster at Old Line Spirits, founded by Watkins, in Baltimore on March 20. Watkins’ father, the late Archibald L. Watkins, Sr., ’69; was Dougherty’s roommate at The Citadel.
Read MoreFrederick A. Walsh, ’69
Fred A. Walsh was born in Beaufort in 1947. He graduated from Beaufort High School in 1965, from The Citadel in 1969, and served in the USCGR from 1971 – 1977. Fred later received two Master’s degrees, taught school in Beaufort, and worked in the family business. He had a […]
Read MoreClaud R. (Rob) Wheatly III, ’69
Claud R. (Rob) Wheatly III was inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Read MoreWilliam H. Robertson, ’69
William “Bill” Heyward Robertson, 76, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, in the Harris Hospice Unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He had suffered with Parkison’s and dementia for the last ten years of his life.Bill graduated Garinger High School in 1965 and received a […]
Read MoreNatt A. Hall, Jr., ’69
Natt Augustus Hall Jr., 76, of Roseland, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 in Charlottesville, VA. He was born in Asheville, NC to the late Natt Augustus Hall, Sr. and Eleanor Hall on April 15, 1947.Natt graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelors in History in 1969. […]
Read MoreWilliam R. (Choppy) Morris, Jr., ’69
William R. “Choppy” Morris, Jr, 76, of Mount Pleasant, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2023. His funeral service will be held at All Saints Lutheran Church, 2107 N. Hwy. 17, Mt. Pleasant, SC, at 11:00 am with a reception to follow. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., […]
Read MoreMichael D. Blackwell, ’69
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, Michael Duane Blackwell, devoted husband and father of two beloved sons, died at his home in Irmo, SC. He finished the race God had set before him and met his Savior face-to-face preceding in death his loving wife of 53 years, Delaine Price Blackwell, his […]
Read MoreJohn E. Morgan, ’69
John Elford Morgan, 76, of Charlotte, NC, died on July 8, 2023. John was born on November 1, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, the fourth child of William Stuart Morgan and Mildred Collins Morgan. The family moved to Elizabethtown, NC, in 1947, where John graduated from Elizabethtown High School with the […]
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