On May 20th, 2025, Colonel Barr D. Younker, Sr., U.S. Air Force Retired, age 100, entered into eternal rest in Montgomery, Alabama, where he resided for the past seven years. Barr, as he was known to his close friends and “Papa” as he was known to family, was born near […]
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John C. Trimble, ’77
John Carl Trimble, of Indianapolis, was born in Norfolk, VA, on August 12, 1955, the son of Robert G. Trimble and Barbara Schubert Trimble. John spent his early years in Bloomington and West Lafayette as his father pursued advanced degrees, resulting in the family’s move to Southern Indiana for his […]
Read MoreRobert K. Nichols, ’77
Robert Keith Nichols, of White Plains, Md., was born on September 8, 1954 to Vivian Ruth (Doyle) Wise and Norman Miller Nichols in Plainfield, New Jersey. He was married to Ava Nichols, nee Smith, on July 31, 1982 in Riegelwood, North Carolina where from this union three children were born: […]
Read MoreBryan S. Traubert, ’77
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker appointed Bryan S. Traubert to the University of Illinois’ board of trustees.
Read MoreMichael R. Howard, ’77
CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.CAPT Michael R. Howard, USN, Ret., ’77, published his third book of award-winning poetry, Under the Helix Kelpies.
Read MoreJohn W. Powell, Jr., ’77
LtCol John W. Powell, Jr., USMCR, Ret., ’77, assumed command of the Washington Light Infantry of Charleston, on March 25. Powell is the former Director of Admissions for The Citadel.
Read MoreRonald E. Lawrence, CGC ’77
Ronald E. Lawrence was included in Marquis Who’s Who for his work with Summit View Health Management, Inc.
Read MoreJack Q. Petty, Jr., ’77
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” A quote from C.S. Lewis that perfectly describes our beloved Jack Q. Petty, Jr., who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, a day before his 70th birthday. Jack was born on September 13, […]
Read MoreMark R. McCollem, ’77
Mark Richard McCollem, of Clearwater, Fla., died July 29, 2024. Mark is Survived by his three sisters; Michelle Sokel (Dale, deceased), nieces Lauren Sokel Burke, and Kristin Sokel. Jacqueline Abell (William). Cheryl Erickson (Karl), niece Melissa Erickson and nephews James Erickson, and Dustin Erickson. Born in Kansas City, to his […]
Read MoreBill McCall, Jr., CGC ’77
Bill McCall, Jr., a beacon of light and wisdom, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Moncks Corner, SC, at the age of 77. Born on January 5, 1947, in Kingstree, SC, to the late Reverend Bill McCall and Aletha Thomas McCall, Bill was known for his faith-filled spirit, […]
Read MoreJeffrey Shuman, ’77
Sidus Space appointed Jeffrey S. Shuman as an independent director.
Read MoreJames McCarl, ’77, and Randy Brooks, ’77
Attending the June 28induction ceremony of COL James M. McCarl, Jr., USA, Ret., ’77, and LTC John R. (Randy) Brooks, USA, Ret., ’77; into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fameat Fort Huachuca, Ariz., were Andrew L. Brooks, ’06; MAJ Justin P. Brooks, USA, ’11; Brooks; McCarl;and CAPT W. […]
Read MoreJames M. McCarl, Jr., ’77
On June 28, 2024, COL James M. McCarl, Jr., USA, Ret, was inducted into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Read MoreRonald W. Jordan, CGC ’77
Ronald William Jordan, of Charleston, 75, entered into eternal rest on 01/22/2024. Son of the late Joe (JW) and Alberta Thornley Jordan. He graduated from North Charleston High School class of 1966. He also attended Charleston Southern University (Baptist College of Charleston), where he earned a BS in Science, class […]
Read MoreLeslie C. Sharp, ’77
Leslie Charles (Chip) Sharp, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and a caring and generous friend to a multitude of people who he lived life with fully. Chip was born on November 27, 1955, in Shreveport, LA. to the late […]
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