John H. O’Dowd, of Cuttingsville, Vt., died suddenly on December 10, 2022. He went for a walk with his beloved wife on a beautiful sunny day and didn’t come back. We are heartbroken at his sudden absence and comforted that he did not suffer or linger. Renamed by his grandson […]
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Claiborne I. Kilby, ’71
Claiborne Irvine Kilby, age 73, of Carrollton, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Claiborne was born March 19, 1949. A visitation for Claiborne will be held Monday, June 13, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Metrocrest Funeral Home, 1810 N PERRY RD, CARROLLTON, TX 75006. A […]
Read MoreRobert K. Hendrix, ’71
Robert Kyle Hendrix, 73, of Spartanburg, SC, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at his home. Born January 21, 1949 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late William Loman and Ella Mae Welborn Hendrix. Robert was a 1971 graduate of The Citadel. He was retired from Auriga Polymers […]
Read MoreEdward M. Tracy, Jr., ’71
On Satuday, January 29, 2022, Edward Magee (“Sonny”) Tracy, Jr., passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. For fifty years, Sonny and wife Angelynne transcended their vows to love, honor, and cherish and were lifelong sweethearts, soul mates, best friends, confidants, caretakers and partners. Their story is fairytale: dashing Citadel […]
Read MoreWilliam N. von der Lehr, CGC ’71
William Norman von der Lehr (Bill), of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died peacefully at his Fort Walton Beach, FL, home surrounded by his three loving children on November 13, 2021. Bill was born on June 9, 1927, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Norman and Sarah Elizabeth von der Lehr. After he […]
Read MoreJ. Sherman McDaid, ’71
John Sherman McDaid, 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his Marietta home surrounded by family on August 24, 2021. He was born on January 14, 1946, in Charleston, South Carolina to Mary Charlotte Sherman McDaid and Neil Joseph McDaid. His funeral was held at Greenwood […]
Read MoreBetty W. Sample, CGC ’71
Betty Wall Sample, 86, of Lexington, South Carolina, a retired teacher, died Thursday, September 23, 2021. Betty was born on March 18, 1935 in Bamberg, South Carolina, daughter of the late Franklin Jenkins Wall and Geneva (Pert) McMillan Wall. The family moved to Charleston when she was a young child. […]
Read MoreLarry G. Sale, ’70
Larry George Sale, age 73 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church with Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie-in-state from 1:30 until 3:00 […]
Read MoreEugene M. Burns, Jr., ’71
Eugene Marshall “Bookie” Burns, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Madeline L. Burns, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 15, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 in Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Road, Outside Founders Hall, Charleston, SC at 11:00 am. The family […]
Read MoreThomas A. Cardo, ’71
Thomas Alexander Cardo Sr., 71, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on December 30, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1949 to James and Margaret Cardo. Full obituary to be available shortly. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Citadel (Class of 1971, 50th Reunion Activity Fund) […]
Read MoreHarry L. Huggins, Jr., ’71
Harry Legette Huggins, Jr., 72, of Florence, died at the McLeod Hospice House on January 1, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Triplett Huggins, and their two children, Joshua Triplett Huggins of San Diego, California, and Gretchen Faith Huggins […]
Read MoreWilliam L.K. Scott, Jr., ’71
A graveside funeral service for Mr. William Leslie Kean Scott, Jr., 71, of Mayesville, who entered into rest on Thursday, October 8, 2020, will be held at 11 o’clock on Saturday, October 10, 2020, in Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Rev. James Clark will officiate, and Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Directors […]
Read MoreMichael H. Pierce, CGC ’71
Michael “Mike” H. Pierce, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Carol Ann Pierce, entered in to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. Mike was born October 24, 1942 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, son of late Herbert Richwine Pierce and the late Dorothy Wenger Pierce. It was at Conestoga Valley […]
Read MoreVirginia P. Koester, CGC ’71
Virginia Langford Powers Koester joined the Heavenly Choir on Monday, May 4, 2020. Born on July 27, 1935 to William Jefferson and Clara Vines Langford, Virginia grew up in in LaGrange, GA. In her childhood, she was deeply rooted in her faith and steadfast in her love for others. She […]
Read MoreRaeburn C. Munson, ’71
Raeburn Cromwell Munson, of Islip, NY passed away on April 5, 2020 at the age of 71 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease after a twenty year battle with the disease. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Flamman). Loving father of Pamela Munson Hurwitz (Adam) and Paige Munson. Cherished grandfather of […]
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