David John McCoy, 73, of South Windsor, Conn., beloved husband of Jean (Boysen) McCoy, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home, with family at his side. He was born November 12, 1951 in Norwich, CT son of the late Robert and Helena (O’Hearn) McCoy. David lived in several places […]
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Warren C. Powell, Jr., ’74
Warren Clyde Powell, Jr., 72, of Columbia, SC passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after a ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Columbia in 1952 to Mary Ellen Powell, a nurse anesthetist, and Warren Clyde Powell, a local businessman and the owner of Powell Furniture. Warren […]
Read MorePhilip L. Funkhouser, ’74
Philip Lynn Funkhouser, of Mansfield, Texas, a beloved husband, father, pawpaw, father-in-law and friend to many passed away peacefully at the age of 72 next to his soul mate Donna Funkhouser in their long-time home in Mansfield, Tx where they have lived a happy and full life together. He brought […]
Read MoreRobert M. (Rocky) Stelling, Sr., ’74
Robert Magill Stelling, Sr, known fondly as Rocky, of Kiawah Island, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 17, 2024 with his loving wife, Sallie, by his side. Rocky, son of Anne Magill Johnson Allison and Gerard Sieling Stelling, was born in Charleston, SC on May 13, 1952 and spent […]
Read MoreJohn B. Bond, ’74
John B. Bond, of Saint Cloud, Fla., was born on January 7, 1952 in Selma, Alabama. He unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the age of 72 leaving a legacy behind. He is survived by his beautiful wife, Judith D. Bond, who he told he loved every […]
Read MoreRichard B. Burns, Jr., ’74
Richard Buchanan Burns, Jr., 71, of Sumter, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home.Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Buchanan Burns and Emily Rowland Burns.Mr. Burns was a member, deacon and elder of Wedgefield Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of The Citadel and […]
Read MoreGeorge M. Stone, CGC ’74
A funeral service for George M. Stone, 73, will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 511 Knights Hill Road, Camden. The Rev. James Smith, the Rev. Angela Marshall and the Rev. Barbee Parsons will officiate. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. […]
Read MoreJames M. Boyce, Jr., ’74
James Marion Boyce, Jr., 71, passed away on February 11, 2024, in Lexington, SC. He was born in Sumter, SC, on March 4, 1952, the son of James Marion Boyce, Sr. and Frances Carolyn Bennett Boyce. Jim graduated from North Charleston High School in 1970 and The Citadel in 1974. […]
Read MoreCornelious R. Simmons, ’74
Cornelious Robert Simmons was born March 5, 1952, in Summerville, to Christopher Simmons, Sr., an Annie Haynes Simmons. He died on May 5, 2011, at the VA Hospital in Baltimore, Md.He graduated from Alston High School in 1970 and from The Citadel in 1974. He worked in Atlanta for a […]
Read MoreChris Cook, ’74; Tip Hargrove, ’71; Dallas Shreeve, ’23; Jack Winter, ’23; and Aaron Love, ’23
CAA District 18 Director Col W. Christopher Cook, USAF, Ret., ’74 (left); San Angelo Citadel Club President Theodore A. (Tip) Hargrove III, ’71 (second from left); attended the graduation from the U.S. Air Force Intelligence School of 2d Lt Dallas M. Shreeve, USAF, ’23, 2d Lt Jack T. Winter, USAF, […]
Read MoreGary L. Pruitt, ’74
Gary Lewis Pruitt, husband of Ellen Grisillo Pruitt, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2024. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 30 at 2:00 pm in Saint Andrew’s Church at 440 Whilden St. Mount Pleasant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in […]
Read MoreCOL Chris Cook, USAF, Ret., ’74; Col Tom Gordon, USMC, Ret., ’91; Bob Wiley, ’02; and LTC Tom McAlister, USAR, ’98;
Col Tom Gordon, USMC, Ret., ’91, The Citadel’s Commandant of Cadets, (second from left) pictured here with (left to right) COL Chris Cook, USAF, Ret., ’74; San Antonio Club President Bob Wiley, ’02; and CAA Executive Director LTC Tom McAlister, USAR, ’98; attended a club event, hosted by Colonel and […]
Read MoreDavid F. Mengis, ’74
David Franklin Mengis, “Dave” was born in Woodland California to Harry and Wanda Mengis on December 4, 1952. He left his body on October 14, 2023, in SLC, UT under Mount Olympus in his last home, The Abbington. David departed in the arms of his most precious wife and dearest […]
Read MoreRandolph K. Owens, Sr., ’74
Randolph “Randy” Kent Owens Sr., 79 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023. Randy was born on May 1, 1944, in Hemingway, SC and was one of eleven children. As a teenager, he drove a school bus and then worked on a tugboat. He loved to […]
Read MoreVan D. Lott III, ’74; Franklin B. Lott, ’75; COL Fred L. Price, Jr., SCM, ’75; Col J. Quincy Collins, Jr., USAF, Ret., ’53,
Col J. Quincy Collins, Jr., USAF, Ret., ’53, former Hanoi Hilton POW, spoke at a recent S.C. Military History Club meeting. Attending were Van D. Lott III, ’74; Franklin B. Lott, ’75; COL Fred L. Price, Jr., SCM, ’75; and Collins. Also present but not pictured was Anthony J. Lolas, […]
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