Brien Anderson Gregorie, age 67, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on December 21, 2024 after a long illness. He was the son of Dr. Henry (Harry) B. Gregorie, MD Jr. and Jane Ward Gregorie and was born on May 2, 1957 in Rock Hill, SC. Brien was raised and lived […]
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C. Ray Eldridge, ’79
LTC C. Ray Eldridge, USA, Ret., ’79, stepped down after 10 years as dean of the college of business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. He was awarded the title of dean emeritus and will return to the faculty as a professor of management after a sabbatical.
Read MoreWilliam H. Morrison, Jr., CGC ’79
William Hal Morrison, Jr. was called home by God on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at Lexington Medical Center after a lengthy illness.Born in Hamlet, NC, he was 76 years old. Hal is survived by his wife, Sherry; his children Wynnel Heather Morrison and William Hal Morrison, III (Christy), Neil Derek […]
Read MoreRay Eldridge, ’79
LTC C. Ray Eldridge, USA, Ret., ’79, stepped down after 10 years as dean of the college of business at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn. He was awarded the title of dean emeritus and will return to the faculty as a professor of management after a sabbatical.
Read MoreJames W. Gentry III, ’79
LTC (R) James Walter Gentry III, a proud veteran of the US Army and US National Guard, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, after a long illness. Jamie was the eldest son of James Walter Gentry Jr and Margaret Anderson Gentry. He was born and raised in […]
Read MoreGian P. Barrecchia, ’79
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 […]
Read MoreG. 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 […]
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