Gian P. Barrecchia, of New Brunswick, N.J., died November 6, 2024. Gian graduated from The Citadel in 1979 and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during his army career. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Joyce Barrecchia. He is survived by his sister, Maria Spence […]
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G. Kevin Andrews, ’79
George Kevin Andrews, 66, of Charleston passed away on Monday July 08. McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-884-3833
Read MoreK. Franklin McKenzie, Jr., ’79
The Melting Point, a memoir by Gen K. Franklin McKenzie, Jr., USMC, Ret., was published by the Naval Institute Press.
Read MoreWilliam Hudson, ’79
COL William A. Hudson, Jr., USA, was appointed to Nexalin Technology’s military and government advisory board.
Read MoreCarlos M. Parrado, ’79
Dr. Carlos Manuel Parrado, a cherished husband, father, and respected physician, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Columbus, Georgia.A funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Cir, Columbus, GA 31907. A rosary service will be held 6:30 PM […]
Read MoreSteven E. Byrd, CGC ’79
Steven Ernest Byrd was born 3/20/1954 in Charleston, SC and died 3/15/2024 in Tallahassee, FL. His parents were Ernest Alfred Byrd and Faye Carolyn Fairchild. Steve always loved learning and was a member of the National Honor Society as well as on the tennis team at Middleton High School in Charleston, […]
Read MoreRichard T. Cooper, ’79
Richard Thomas “Rick” Cooper, 66, of Hollywood, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Shem Creek Health Center in the loving arms of his soulmate, Elisa Norton Cooper. Rick is survived by his wife, Elisa; his three sons, Michael Thomas Cooper [Emily], William Lindsey Cooper and Thomas Norton Cooper; his two […]
Read MoreK. Franklin McKenzie, Sr., ’79
Gen K. Franklin McKenzie, Sr., USMC, Ret., joined the Middle East Media Research Institute’s board of advisors.
Read MoreAlan D. Todd, ’79
Alan David Todd, 66, was born on December 1, 1956, in Miami, Florida. He passed away on July 18, 2023, in Oro Grande, California. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on August 12, 2023, at Helendale Community Church, 15488 Riverview Rd, Helendale, CA. The funeral service […]
Read MoreJeffrey M. Ashby, ’79
Commander Jeff Ashby, 65, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi, on November 23, 1957, to Jim and Abby Ashby. Jeff was married to Kaye Ashby for five years. Jeff had a career in sailing the open waters for the […]
Read MoreDoris J. Mishoe, CGC ’79
Doris Jeanette Mishoe, 74, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Friday afternoon, March 10, 2023 at Magnolias of Santee. Born January 30, 1949 in Apopka, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Jenkins and Alvin Albernette Adams Willis. Jeanette receive her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Carson-Newman […]
Read MoreAnnette P. Gardner, CGC ’79
Dr. Annette Price Gardner, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Charleston, SC, went to be with the Lord on March 10, 2023, surrounded by her family.Mrs. Gardner was born in Gaffney, SC on January 10, 1934 to the late James and Eloise Price and was one of fifteen children. She was […]
Read MoreRobert E. Jacobs, ’79
Robert E. Jacobs, 67, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away unexpectedly in Florida on February 8, 2023. A graduate of the Class of 1979, The Citadel, The Military School of South Carolina. He excelled as an athlete in basketball, baseball, and was captain of the track and field team. Bob holds […]
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Read MoreBruce A. Popko, ’79
Bruce A. Popko, of Wantagh, NY, died May 11, 2019. He was the owner of Gateway Appraisals, Ltd. for over 30 years. Bruce was a dedicated father who coached his boys in baseball, lacrosse, football, and wrestling and was also an avid golfer. He spent his time on this earth […]
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