John Joseph Burke Jr., age 65 of Columbia, South Carolina died peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024 with his family by his side. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17, 1958, the son of Frances (Wroblewski) and John Burke. He attended Westover High in Albany, Georgia where he was […]
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John J. Burke, Jr., ’80
John Joseph Burke Jr., age 65 of Columbia, South Carolina died peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024 with his family by his side.John was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17, 1958, the son of Frances (Wroblewski) and John Burke. He attended Westover High in Albany, Georgia where he was an offensive tackle as a senior and […]
Read MoreClass of 1980: Dr. Carlos E. Angueira; MG L. Wayne Brock III, USA, Ret.; COL Matthew B. Chandler, USA, Ret.; MAJ Blas M. Contreras, USA, Ret.; Dr. Gary G. Durante; Maj Vincent J. Franco, Jr., USAF, Ret.; Kevin L. Iocovozzi; Chuck E. Lee, Jr.; Richard H. Moore; Steven W. Roll; Duncan C. Seaman; Rep. Charles N. Sims, Jr.; Frederick J. Whittle; and Dr. Clay H. Wilson.
Members of the Class of 1980 gathered in February for Birddogs and Bulldogs, their 10th annual South Georgia quail hunt. The event was held at Arcadia Plantation in Ambrose, Ga., hosted by Chuck Sims. Those participating were Dr. Carlos E. Angueira; MG L. Wayne Brock III, USA, Ret.; COL Matthew […]
Read MoreCol Philip A. Bennett, USMC, Ret., ’82; Douglas R. Reedy, Jr., ’00; and COL David S. Anderson, USA, Ret., ’80
Col Philip A. Bennett, USMC, Ret., ’82; Douglas R. Reedy, Jr., ’00; and COL David S. Anderson, USA, Ret., ’80; discovered their joint appointments within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Intelligence and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Read MoreGregory B. Todd, ’80
Gregory Bryan Todd (Greg, Hutto, GT) 66, of Fuquay Varina, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. A memorial service will be held 11AM Friday, December 29, 2023 at the Forest Lake Presbyterian Church located at 6500 […]
Read MoreJennings F. Ridenhour, CGC ’80
Jennings Farrell Ridenhour, 89, of Gold Hill, NC, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Friday December 22, from 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM at Stanly Funeral Home in Albemarle. A graveside service will follow the receiving of friends at Stanly Gardens of […]
Read MoreShirley T. Brannock, CGC ’80
Shirley Thompson Brannock, 83, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest October 25, 2023. She was born January 29, 1940 in Raleigh, North Carolina, daughter of the late James Lee Thompson, Sr. and Elsie Benson Thompson. Shirley graduated in 1961 from Greensboro College and earned a Master of Education […]
Read MoreRobert J. Walker, ’80
Robert “Bob” Jackson Walker, 84, husband of Karen F. Walker, of Yonges Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 08, 2023, surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at […]
Read MoreStephen E. Mainous, ’80
Stephen “Steve” Edward Mainous, 65, formerly of Westminster, husband of Karen Dickson Mainous, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his residence. Born in Easley, South Carolina, Steve was the son of the late Rev. Edward Lawrence Mainous and Dorothy Habben Mainous. Steve was retired from the Tribble Center […]
Read MoreManuel Jimenez, ’80
Manuel Jimenez, ’80, joined Pinnacle Asset Management as a managing director. crbjbizwire.com/pinnacle-asset-management-welcomes-three-financial-experts-to-charleston-market
Read MoreMark A. (Tony) Turkett, ’80
Mark Anthony “Tony” Turkett, 65, of Batesburg, passed away. He was a son of the late Julian Ellinger and Betty Anne Wertz Turkett. Tony graduated from Summerville High School and continued his education at The Citadel, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree in Counseling, along with […]
Read MoreCharles M. Pinckney, ’80
Charles Maitland Pinckney 65, of Tampa, Fla., died unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, while vacationing with family at his home in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Pinckney received his undergraduate degree with honors from The Citadel and a Master of Business Administration degree from […]
Read MoreWinfred L. (Fred) Crosby, CGC ’80
Winfred Lanier “Fred” Crosby passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, in Smoaks June 24, 2023. Fred was known by several names: “Boogie” by his older brothers, parents and school friends, “Pipah” by his grandkids and great-grandkids, and “Fred” by almost everyone else. He was the youngest […]
Read MoreF. Allen Gresham, Jr., ’80
Furman Allen Gresham, Jr., age 75, of Travelers Rest, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at AdventHealth Care Center Orlando East. Allen was born on May 11, 1947 in Spartanburg, SC, son to Carolyn (Groce) and Furman Allen Gresham, Sr. He graduated from Byrnes High School and Greenville Technical […]
Read MoreShirley S. Bledsoe, CGC ’80
Shirley S. Bledsoe, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Her funeral service will be held Friday, April 7, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends an hour […]
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