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Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 7/17/2010
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AUGUST 9, 1938 - JULY 17, 2010
Francis
John Young N. CHARLESTON - Francis John Young,
71, died July 17, 2010, in a local hospice facility. Born August 9, 1938, in Lawrence, Massachusetts
he was the son of Francis William and Victoria Gierczunski Young. Frank joined
the U.S. Navy and retired as a Nuclear Electronics Technician Master Chief with
30 years of service. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus,
a member of the Charleston Base Subvets and the Holland Club. He was a member
of the Fleet Reserve Branch #269 and American Legion Post #166 in Goose Creek and the
Ladson VFW Post 3433. He was a member of the Charleston Base Navy League. Frank
was active in the City of N.
Charleston and served as the Chairman of the Planning
& Zoning Commission. Frank was a longtime Scout Master for Troop #454 and
served as the adult leader for two contingencies to the National Jamboree in
1973 and 1977; he also served as Commissioner of the Twin Rivers District. Mr.
Young is survived by his wife of 50 years Kathryn Young of N. Charleston, SC;
children, Francis J. Young (Kim), Lawrence J. Young and his wife Catherine,
Victoria A. Henwood (Ernesto), Christian J. Young, and Elizabeth A. Young
(David); grandchildren, Alexandra and Tyler Henwood, Lawrence and Amanda Young,
Francis Bradley Young, Ian and Benjamin Tennant; special friends Richard and
Mary Alfano, Dr. Heinz and Annette Griebseh, Lucky Williams and Jennifer
Harrison. The family will receive friends in J. HENRY STUHR NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Rd.
on Wednesday July 21, 2010, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., with Vigil Prayers
beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held in
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC
29445 Thursday, July 22, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors at
Arlington National Cemetery September 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund,
or the Subvets Dolphin Scholarship Fund (payable to USSVICB), I/C/O Carl Chinn,
217 Brailsford Road, Summerville, SC 29485. A memorial message may be
written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit
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Alvin 'Al' Eugene Addington
Goose Creek, SC
Eternal Patrol on 5/26/2010
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AUGUST 24, 1934 - MAY 26, 2010
Alvin Addington GOOSE CREEK - Al Addington
passed away May 26, 2010, at his home in Goose
Creek his loving wife of 51 years was at his side. The
son of Samuel and Elizabeth Addington who preceded him in death. He was also
preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny L. and Robert E. Addington. He was
born in Slater, South Carolina
where he resided until joining the Navy in 1952. He served his country for 24
years retiring in 1974. While in the Navy he traveled to many countries and
served aboard the USS Trout, USS Thornback, USS Amberjack, USS Alamogordo, USS
Inflict, SSC NTC Great Lakes, and the USS Fearless. His favorite pastime was
fishing which he did every chance he got. He was happiest on the river with a
fishing pole in his hand. For many years he was the voice of the Goose Creek
Gators football team announcing all home games. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan
no matter their standings. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve #269, The
American Legion, and the Sub Vets. He is survived by his wife Barbara and their
four children, Michael Addington of GA, Samuel Addington of Goose Creek, Lynne
(Chewey) Baker of MD and Larry (Mindy) Addington of NY; seven grandchildren:
Kourtney Baker, Ashton Addington, Joshua Addington, Tyler Baker, Robby
Addington, Shelby Addington, Kathrine Addington; a sister Nancy (Dennis) Epps
of SC and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service with military honors
will be held Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Please join the family at
the All Saints Chapel at the Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC,
to celebrate the life of our husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. A memorial message may
be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit
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Andrew Larry Hendrix
Ladson, SC
Eternal Patrol on 3/13/2010
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SEPTEMBER 7, 1947 - MARCH 13, 2010
Andrew L. Hendrix LADSON - Andrew L. Hendrix, 62, of Ladson, passed away at his
home on Saturday, March 12, 2010. He was a retired MMCS (SS) in the United
States Navy and a member of Bikers Helping Bikers, the Fleet Reserve of Goose
Creek and a member of the Sub Vets. He is survived by Jan Moore of Ladson; a
great uncle, Carroll Hendrix and great aunt, Sue Tucker of Statesboro, GA;
adopted grandchildren: Dominick Bradley and Savannah Smith, two adopted nephews:
Grant and Nick Spaulding and all of his many friends. A visitation and funeral
service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2010,
from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 7:00 p.m., at
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 869 James Ave., Goose Creek.
Condolences may be sent to the family via www.mcalister-smith.com.
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William Clyde Yates, Jr.
Anderson, SC
Eternal Patrol on 12/23/2009
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NOVEMBER 21, 1923 - DECEMBER 23, 2009
ANDERSON,
SC-Services for William Clyde Yates, Jr., 86, will be held at 1 pm Tuesday,
December 29, 2009, in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with committal
with Military Honors at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will
receive friends beginning at 12 pm at the funeral home. The Reverend Dr. Jack
Couch will conduct the service. Mr. Yates passed away early in the morning
Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Born on November 21, 1923 in E. St. Louis, Ill.,
he was a son of the late William Clyde Yates, Sr. and Mary Teresa Beecher Yates.
He served his country in World War II in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific
Theater as Quartermaster aboard the USS Cuttlefish. After the was he served
briefly in the U.S.Border Patrol, then returned to his home state and attended
Western Illinois University on the GI Bill, obtaining bachelors and masters
degrees in chemistry. After a brief stint teaching chemistry and general science
in Illinois public schools, he went into private industry. He did chemical
marketing research for Phillips Petroleum and Cities Service oil companies,
eventually moving with his family to the Atlanta area in 1965. He retired in
1983, dabbled briefly in real estate, then moving with his wife to Anderson in
1987. He remained involved with World War II Veterans groups and Submarine
Veterans groups. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Navy League of the United States, and U.S. Submarine Veterans Holland
Club. He served as S.C. State Commander of Submarine Veterans of World War II
for five years (1995 through 2000), and was Public Affairs Officer in the
National Office in 2000. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Hejaz
Shrine Club. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Alice Mae Belles Yates of
Anderson; brother, Robert W. Yates of Springfield, Ill; son, Dr. Steven Yates of
Greenville (formerly of Columbia); daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann
Yates-Brown and Stephen Brown of Woodstock, Ga.; grandchildren, Justin and Dylan
Henry of Woodstock; sister-in-law, Verna Winterbottom of Greenville;
brother-in-law, Gene Belles of Davenport, Ia; niece, Kathy Laurens and her
husband Dr. Richard Laurens of Greer and their children; nephews Brent
Winterbottom of Columbia and Robert Winterbottom of Port St. Lucie,
Fla. Memorial donations in is name may be made to the South Carolina Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Boulevard, Suite L,
Anderson, SC 29621. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in
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Michael James Stuffle
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 12/21/2009
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CHARLESTON - Michael James Stuffle, 71, of Charleston, SC
died peacefully on Monday, December 21, 2009 at Sandpiper Retirement Center in
Mt. Pleasant, SC. Mike was born in New York City in 1938 and spent his childhood
in Northern New Jersey. Upon high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy
and spent 20 years traveling the world on conventional submarines. His last
assignment was aboard the USS Seahorse based in Charleston. Mike settled in
Charleston, graduated from Trident Technical College and spent his civilian
career at Charleston Supply Co., Royal Ace Hardware and Lowes selling home
improvement products. Mike was a Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus
Council No. 9475 and a Fourth Degree Knight in Assembly No. 1071. He was a
member of the Submarine Veterans Charleston Base and volunteered for many years
at the CSS HL Hunley Museum. His favorite activity and fondest memories were of
fishing with his buddy, Jeff. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law,
Joan and Bill Cavanagh five nieces and nephews; ten great nieces and nephews and
his special friend in Charleston, Jeff Clark. Funeral Mass will be held at 10
AM, Monday, January 11, 2010 at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad
Street, Charleston, SC 29401 followed by a reception at the Canterbury House,
175 Market Street, Charleston; Mike's home for the past five years. Donations in
Mike's honor can be made to Friends of the Hunley, P.O. Box 21600, Charleston,
CO 29413. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL;
(843) 884-3833. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths
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Benjamin William Heber
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/24/2009
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Benjamin Heber, 69, of Summerville,
SC, husband of Jean Kennedy Heber, died
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at a Charleston
hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning, November 28, 2009 at
PARKS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL at eleven o’clock. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME Friday evening from six until eight
o’clock. Memorials may be made to the Dolphins Scholarship Foundation, 4966 Euclid Road, Virginia
Beach, VA 23462.
Mr. Heber was born May 13, 1940 in Waterloo,
IA, a son of Benjamin Gerald
Heber and Arlene Long Heber. He was a retired US Navy veteran and was retired
from the Charleston Naval Shipyard Department of Transportation. Survivors
include his wife, Jean Heber of Summerville; two sons, Shannon Heber and David
Johnson both of Summerville; one daughter, Teresa Daniels of Summerville;
honorary brother, Mike Emerson of Goose
Creek; seven grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, Cody
Daniels, Grace Johnson, Jakob Moore, Jessen Heber, Chipper Johnson and Katie
Beth Johnson. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Charleston Base Member
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James Warren Eckles
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/12/2009
Sailor Rest Your Oar SUMMERVILLE - James "Jim" Warren Eckles LCDR USN Retired,
husband of Martha Sue Eckles, of Summerville, SC died November 12, 2009.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2009 at PARKS
FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL at 2 o' clock. Burial will be at a later date at Beaufort
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Frances R.
Willis S.P.C.A., PO Box 1116, Summerville, SC 29484. Mr. Eckles was born
December 5, 1930 in Louisville, KY, a son of Andrew Jackson Eckles, Jr. and
Irene Wilhelmina Eckles. LCDR Eckles served in US Navy Submarine Service for 30
years on 9 different submarines. His first submarine USS COCHINO (SS345) sank in
the North Atlantic on the 26th August 1949 which was the beginning of the cold
war. Sister Ship USS TUSK (SS426) saved all but one on COCHINO but lost 6 of
their men doing so. This was USS COCHINO'S LAST CRUISE and now LCDR Eckles will
join his shipmates. LCDR Eckles was a member of Kosair Shriners of Louisville,
KY, Life member of The Grand Lodge of KY, Scottish Rite, SubVets WWII-Assoc.
Member, Charleston SubVets Inc, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Holland Club and Navy
League. He was also commissioned a Kentucky Colonel on July 8, 1963. Survivors
include his wife of sixty-one years, Martha Sue Eckles of Summerville;
daughters, Martha Sharon Denton and husband Richard Scott Denton, Jr. of
Piedmont, SC and Debra Ann Eckles-Rudd and husband James R. Rudd of Summerville;
two grandsons, Jason Keith Rosso, Richard Scott Denton, III; great-grandson
Timothy Gage Rosso; great-granddaughter Shelby Leigh Rosso; one brother, Andrew
J. Eckles, III and one sister, Mickey Coomer, both of Louisville, KY.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st N. Street, Summerville, SC 29483.
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George Frenger Lisle
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/5/2009
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CHARLESTON - Captain George
Frenger Lisle, USN (Ret.) 75, Submariner, of Headquarters
Island, Charleston, SC,
took his last cruise when he succumbed to cancer on Friday, November 6, 2009,
after many years of resisting the disease. He was the beloved husband of the
former Carolyn Powell Herndon of Walterboro,
SC, for 15 years. Captain Lisle
was born on October 26, 1934, in Schenectady, NY, to Hampton Halley Lisle, Jr. and Laura Louise Frenger
Lisle, formerly of Lexington,
KY, and Las Cruses, NM. He
graduated from Howe Military School
in Indiana and attended the University of New Mexico
before entering and graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1958. Upon graduation,
he married the former Barbara J. Banks of Richmond,
VA. A captain at the time of his
retirement, George spent his naval career in progressively more responsible
positions. After an initial tour on a destroyer, he entered the submarine
service (his pride and joy), served on four submarines which were conventional
and nuclear, and completed 17 Polaris/Poseidon deterrent patrols. His missions
helped deter the Soviet Union from aggression
and eventually led to the Soviet collapse in the early 1980's. These multiple
warheads, accompanied by the unknown locations of the submarines, baffled the
Soviets and caused them to desist from their normal military efforts. George
culminated his submarine duty as Commanding Officer of the USS Von Steuben
(SSBN 632), during which time he was designated a Proven Subspecialist in Ship
Engineering. He next served in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the
Pentagon and was appointed as Representative to the Standing Consultative
Commission, which was responsible for issues concerning arms control agreements
with the Soviets. Following an assignment as Deputy Chief of Staff for Mine
Countermeasures at the Mine Warfare command, George's final assignment was as
Inspector General for the Charleston Naval Base, from which he retired in 1988
after 30 years of active military service. Captain Lisle's military awards
include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals,
the Navy Commendation Medal, the National Defense Services Medal, and other service
ribbons. Following his naval retirement in 1988, George was a founding member
of the Charleston Submarine Base Veterans Association, serving as treasurer for
many years. At Headquarters
Island, he served as
chairman of the ARB and president of the POA board. As a member of the
Charleston Yacht Club, he taught his children to sail and was very proud of
their winning finishes. He was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church,
serving on the Vestry as Junior Warden and cemetery chairman. He also served on
the Board of Trustees at Bishop Gadsden. George maintained his professional and
social connections until his demise. His life was about work and service to
others and he did such without thought of praise or reward. His country,
community, church, and other organizations are all better for his service. He
is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn; two sons, Eugene Frenger Lisle of
Altamonte Springs, FL, and Charles Franklin Lisle (Dawn) of Summerville, SC; a
daughter, Claire Lisle Smith (Scott) of Charleston, SC; a stepson, Chris Hiott
(Ellen) of Edisto Island, SC; seven grandchildren, Heather Lisle, Ashley Lisle,
Leighann Lisle, Timothy Smith, Benjamin Smith, Brandon Hiott, and Bryce Hiott;
two brothers, Hampton Halley Lisle III (Betty) of Gambrills, MD, and Dr. Frank
C. Lisle (Pam) of Albuquerque, NM; a sister, Mary Dan Stuedli (Mark) of
Albuquerque, NM; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ted and Mary Lee Wyndham of
Greenwood, SC; a stepfather, Col. Harold B. Woods, (USAF Ret.); an endearing
cousin, Margaret Lisle Payne (Pegsie) of Highlands, NC; a special friend, Roger
W. Mehle of Washington, DC; and many special nieces and nephews. The relatives
and friends of Capt. and Mrs. George F. Lisle are invited to attend his Funeral
Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 9, 2009, at St. James Episcopal Church.
Interment, Churchyard
Cemetery. The family will
receive friends at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. this Sunday afternoon
between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorials be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 1872 Camp Rd, Charleston,
SC 29412.
A Condolence may be made to his Guest Book at www.charlestonfunerals.com
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George Dewey Wells, Jr.
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/2/2009
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CHARLESTON - George, 78, passed away November
2, 2009 after an 8 year battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of
George D. Wells Jr. are invited to attend a Memorial Service on
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home ,1620
Savannah Highway at 3:00 P.M. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at the
funeral home. George was born November 30, 1930 in Eau Gallie, Florida.
He graduated from Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida in 1948.
Following graduation, George enlisted in the US Navy on June 29, 1948. He served
in the USS Submarine Service for 20 years, retiring on September 16, 1968. He
served aboard the USS CLAMAGORE SSN 343, which is moored at Patriots Point,
along with eight other submarines during his navy career. The last two years of
his Navy career he was an instructor at the FBM trainer at the Charleston Navy
Base. He was an auto mechanic after his naval career. He worked at the
Ferneau Buick downtown on East Bay St. and Jones Ford in North Charleston. He
loved to watch NASCAR races and also did some racing himself at the Summerville
Speedway during the late 1960's and early 1970's in the Limited Sportsmen class.
He was a member of The Charleston Rifle Club, The Elks Club, Submarine Veterans
and a Lifetime and Hall of Fame member of the Greater Charleston USBC Bowling
Association. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nettie
"Lou" Wells. Other survivors include son, Wayne Edwin Wells, daughter, Colette
Wells Corbett and a sister Jean Fisher (Ray) of Martinsburg, W.Va.
Grandchildren, Christopher Wells his wife Sandi, Andrew Wells, Leigh Ann Wells,
their mother Nancy Wells and Colette's daughter Nikki Corbett. Two great
grandchildren are expected to arrive in November and January. Nephews, Wally
Parker, John and Jim Parker, Douglas Parker and Niece, Laura Jean Parker
Golden. The family would like to especially thank Dr. Robert Wall and his
staff and Odyssey for their compassion and care of George. Flowers will
be accepted or donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core
Rd., Suite 504, Charleston, SC 29406. A condolence may be made to his
Guest Book at www.charlestonfunerals.com
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Robert 'Bob' Finch
Goose Creek, SC
Eternal Patrol on 9/1/2009
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Goose Creek –
Retired Chief Petty Officer, Robert Duane Finch, 68, of Goose Creek, the
husband of Marjorie Lemon Finch, died Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at a local
hospital. Mr. Finch was born January 13, 1941 in Hosington, Kansas to
the late Merlin Elmo Finch and Clara Hejny Finch. Robert retired as a Chief Petty Officer in
the United States Navy. After he retired
from the Navy, he went on to work as the Ordnance Mechanic at the Charleston
Naval Shipyard and the Beaufort Marine Training Base. He was a member of the VFW Post # 3433, The
Fleet Reserve Association Branch #269, and a member of the United States
Submarine Veterans, Inc., Charleston Base (USSVICB). He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed
bowling as well. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Marjorie;
daughter, Cheryl Ferraro and husband Christopher of Huger; sons, Robert Duane
Finch and Thomas Robert Finch both of Summerville; brother, Eugene Finch and
wife Teresa of Great Bend, Kansas; and granddaughter, Heather Pauline Ferraro
of Huger. Mr. Finch is preceded in death
by his daughter, Heather Ann Finch and his brother, Charles Finch. Visitation is from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Friday,
September 4, 2009 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 869 St.
James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445. A
funeral service will begin at 5:00 pm which will include honors from The
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans, The Fleet Reserve Branch #269, and the VFW
Post #3433. The services will be
concluded with full Military Honors by the United States Navy. Condolences may be sent to the Finch family via
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William 'Bill' Smith,
Sr.
North Augusta, SC
Eternal Patrol on 7/3/2009
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North Augusta, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. William E. L.
"Bill" Smith, Sr., 85, of Jackson
Avenue, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest July 3, 2009, will
be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Belvedere First
Baptist Church.
Rev. John Meyer and Rev. Jerry T. Matthews officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Park with Veterans Honors
rendered by the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post #71. Mr. Smith was
a native of Richmond, Virginia
having made North Augusta his home for the
past 56 years. He was a member of the Belvedere First Baptist Church where he
was a former Trustee and a member of the Golden Age Club, the Sheffield Club, Aiken
Toastmaster's Club, North Augusta Exchange Club, The American Rose Society of
South Carolina and Georgia and the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial American Legion Post
#71. Mr. Smith was a US Navy Veteran of World War II where he served as a
Submariner on the USS RONCADOR (SS 301), a retired Metallurgic Engineer with
the E. I. DuPont Company at Savannah River Plant with 37 years of service, a
charter member of the American Society of Metals and a 1950 graduate of
Virginia Polytechnical Institute. He was the husband of 51 years to the late
Mrs. Millie Smith. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Helen Sutton
Collins-Smith; three sons and daughters-in-law, William E.L. "Tad"
and Judith Smith, Bayonne, NJ, Dr. Robert R.L. "Bob" and Lisa Smith,
Baltimore, MD and Drs. John W.L. and Suzanne Smith, North Augusta; a daughter
and son-in-law, Leigh Anne and Mark Collins, Sr., North Augusta; twelve
grandchildren, Kayla Smith, Kenny Smith, Sarah Smith, Robin Everhart, Shelley
Smith, Jay Smith, Travis Smith, Tyler Smith, Patrick Smith, Andrew Smith, Mark
Collins, Jr. and Parker Collins; two great-grandchildren, Jackson Smith and
Jack Everhart; four step children and 6 step grandchildren. Honorary
Pallbearers will be members of the Golden Age Club. Active Pallbearers will be
Tyler Smith, Patrick Smith, Andrew Smith, Mark Collins, Jr. and Parker Collins.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Sunday afternoon from
4 until 6. The family expresses appreciation to the care givers of National
Health Care. Memorials may be made to the Belvedere First Baptist Church
Forward in Faith Fund, PO Box 8168,
North Augusta, SC
29861. Posey Funeral
Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the
registry online at www.poseyfuneralhome.com Sign the guestbook at
AugustaChronicle.com
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William 'Bill' Hyatt, Jr.
Goose Creek, SC
Eternal Patrol on 5/31/2009
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Goose Creek - CPO William H.
Hyatt, Jr., US Navy Ret., 72, of Goose Creek, SC, died Sunday, May
31, 2009, in a local hospital. Born April 13, 1937 in McColl, SC he was the son
of William Howard Hyatt and Louise Bullard Hyatt. Following his naval career, he
was employed by Gore Manufacturing and retired from the Navy Exchange in 1992.
Mr. Hyatt was a Life Member of the United States Submarine Veterans Association
and The National Association of Destroyer Veterans. He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy E. Hyatt of 17 years, of Goose Creek, SC; children, Donna Hyatt, Lloyd
Hyatt, Deb Hyatt and Sheryl Monk; step-daughter, Maryanne Harward; step-sons,
Stephen Gordon, Arthur Gordon and Keith Gordon; 13 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside
service Friday, June 5, 2009, at Dorchester Memory Gardens at 3:00 p.m. with
military honors. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. In
lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Suite 300,
Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be written to the family by
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Donald 'Don' Nuzum
N. Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 4/15/2009
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N.
Charleston: Donald L. Nuzum entered into eternal rest on the morning of
April 15, 2009 MCPO Donald (Don) Lester Nuzum, USN (Retired), husband
of Jeannie Smith Nuzum. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina. Memorial
Services aboard the USS Yorktown at a time to be announced. The family
will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL (3360
Glenn McConnell Pkwy.) Friday afternoon, April 17, 2009 from five until
seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ashley
River Fire Department, 8045 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
29418. Mr. Nuzum was born on January 5, 1940 in Clarksburg, West
Virginia, son of the late Lester Nuzum and Margaret Zirkle Nuzum. He
was a retired Master Chief Petty Officer with the US Navy with 20
years of service to his country and worked at the Charleston Museum for
25 years. He served on Submarines and was a member of the SubVets,
member of the Fleet Reserve and was a volunteer on the USS Yorktown. In
addition to his wife Jean of Charleston, surviving are his mother of
Shinnston, WV; two sons, Donald Nuzum of Summerville, Stan Nuzum of Mt.
Pleasant; a daughter, Heather Roberts of Camden, SC; a sister, Joyce
Ladanye of Shinnston, WV; and six grandchildren, Michael Nuzum,
Catherine Nuzum, Rachael Nuzum, Erich Nuzum, Sophia Roberts, and Noah
Roberts. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting
our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at
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Glen 'Curly' R. Houck
Ladson, SC
Eternal Patrol on 2/8/2009
Sailor Rest Your OarLadson, SC: Glen
"Curly" Houck, 74, of Ladson, husband of Shirley Ann Houck died Sunday,
February 8, 2009 at Hospice Center of Charleston. A memorial service
will be held Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 1 o'clock at the VFW Post 3433.
Glen was born May 16, 1934, in Port Jervis, NY, son of the late
Glenwood and Dorothy Allen Houck. He attended Walton public schools in Walton, NY
and graduated from Sidney Central High School.
He was a life member of the VFW - All American Past Post Commander,
Post 3433, life member of Sub Vets, and a life member of the Elks. He
was a Fleet Reserve member and a part of the American Legion. Mr. Houck
retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He was
also advent Green Bay Packers fan. Memorials may be made to the VFW
Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid & Research, 10154
Bellwright Road, Summerville,
SC 29483
or Hospice Center of Charleston, 676 Wando Park Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
Surviving including his wife Shirley are, one son, John Glen Houck
(Norma Jean) of Ladson; one half-sister, Peg Howell of California; two half-brothers,
Tom Houck of Albany,
NY and Larry
Houck of Sidney,
NY.
He was predeceased by his son Richard J. Houck. A memorial message may
be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com.
ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET,
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483,
(843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Charleston Base Member
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Sylvester 'Sy' Maxon Mabie
Summerville, SC
Eternal Patrol on 1/13/2009
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Summerville SC: Sylvester Mabie Entered into eternal rest on the
morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2009, Sylvester "Sy" Maxon Mabie
husband of Constance Christophel Mabie. Residence, Summerville, SC. He
qualified on the USS Tusk (SS-426) in 1958 and was a CWO2 when he left
the Navy. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester "Sy"
Mabie are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday, January 17,
2009, in The French Huguenot Church, 44 Queen Street, at one o'clock.
Interment to follow in The French Huguenot Churchyard. The family will
receive friends in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180
Greenridge Road, Friday, January 16, 2009 between six and eight
o'clock. Sy was born on January 3, 1927 in Melvindale, MI, the son of
Raymond Mabie and Martha Kwaschnick Mabie. He was a U.S. Navy Sub
veteran of WWII, a member of Secession Camp #4 Sons of Confederate
Veterans where he served as chaplain and received the chaplain of the
year award in 2008. He also was a member of the Confederate Heritage
Trust; Friends of the Hunley, The Holland Society; a Lifetime member of
Lincoln Park Masonic Lodge; VFW and The Huguenot Society. He is
survived by his wife, Constance Mabie of Summerville, SC; daughter,
Suzanne Graham and her husband, Bruce, of Bowman, SC; son, Sylvester
Dave Mabie of Summerville, SC; five granddaughters: Andrea Hobday,
Kimberly Murray, Shannon Keller, Jeanine Lantz, April Voglesang; 15
great-grandchildren; and Buddy Boy. Flowers will be accepted or
memorials may be made to Star Gospel Mission, 474 Meeting Street,
Charleston, SC 29403; and/or Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount
Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to
the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Wallace H Fulmer
Florence, SC
Eternal Patrol on 12/28/2008
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Florence
SC: Wallace Holland Fulmer, 85, died Sunday, December 28, 2008 after a
brief illness. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 at
1:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Florence
Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fulmer was born in Springfield, SC, the son of
the late Tracy and Myrtle Holland Fulmer. He served in the US Navy for
3 1/2 years. Mr. Fulmer retired from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
with 46 years of service as an Engineer. since 1957 he has been a
member of Evenezer Bpatist Church. Survivors aer his wife of 65 years
Eula Mae Chanbless Fulmer, Florence; three sons, George Fulmer (Grace),
Hanahan; Steve Fulmer (Betty), Darlington; Kit Fulmer, Timmonsville;
one sister, Mary Anna Bryan (Tom), Spokane, Washington; sister-in-law
Betty Fulmer, Los Angeles, CA; eight grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Robert 'Bob' W. Chinn
North Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 12/9/2008
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North Charleston SC: Robert Wayne Chinn, MCPO, USN, Ret., passed away
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Trident Medical Center. Robert qualified
on the USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634) in 1964 and was a FTCM(SS) when
he left the Navy and was a member of the Charleston Base Submarine
Veterans. Bob was born in Denver, Colorado on August 3, 1943 to Virgie
Parsons Chinn of Denver, Colorado and the late Howard Chinn. He worked
at the Charleston Air Force Base Commissary. He was a former President
of the Charleston Auburon Society. He was an avid Gardener to which his
family and friends looked forward to. Bob was preceded in death by his
father, Howard Chinn and two children, Randy Lane and Ronny Lane.
Surviving are his wife, Billie Easterling Chinn, mother, brother, Carl
Chinn (Connie) of Summerville; sister, Sharon Allen (Al) of Bluffton,
SC; two children, Dani Medlin and her husband "D" of CA and Ricky Lane
(Chellene) of Clarksville, TN, seven grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Charleston Base Member
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Barnwell 'Barney'
Rhett Chaplin, Jr.
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 10/17/2008
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Charleston SC: Barnwell Barnwell Rhett Chaplin, Jr, 83, passed away at
his home in Charleston, SC, on Friday, October 17, 2008. Barney was
born September 27, 1925 in Charleston, SC, the son of Barnwell Rhett
Chaplin and Marie Greer Chaplin. He served in the US Navy from
1943-1946 on the USS Sealion (SS-315) in the South Pacific during World
War II. He qualified on the USS Sealion (SS-315) in 1944 and was a
EM2(SS) when he left the Navy. He was a 1951 graduate from the
University of South Carolina. He was a retired District Engineering
Manager for Bellsouth (Southern Bell) from 1951 until 1985. He was a
certified Professional Engineer. He was a former member of the Rotary
Club in both Charleston and Columbia and served on the Chamber of
Commerce in Charleston, Columbia and Orangeburg. He served on the
advisory board as an Electrical Representative for Orangeburg-Calhoun
Technical College. He was a member of the US Submarine Veterans
Association as a World War II representative. He was the treasurer of
the WW II Submarine Veterans, and a member of Harbor View Presbyterian
Church. He also served on many other local and business clubs. He is
survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Dobson Chaplin, of Charleston, SC; one
son: B. Rhett Chaplin, III and his wife Laura of Charleston, SC; one
daughter: Jayne C. McDaniel and her husband Jim of Columbia, SC; five
grandchildren: Bess Burkhardt, Jenny Granger, Bobby, Adam and Matthew
McDaniel; two great grandchildren: Maddie and Laura Granger; one
brother: Robert W. Chaplin of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and one sister: Rosalie
C. Mixson of North Charleston, SC. He is predeceased by one brother:
Edwin G. Chaplin.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Thomas
E. Walsh
Aiken, SC
Eternal Patrol on 9/16/2008
Joined USSVI: 2008
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Aiken SC: Thomas qualified on the USS Drum (SS-228) in 1943 and was a
EM1(SS) when he left the Navy. He is survived by 2 daughters and a
grandson. internment is at the Calvary Cemetary in Aiken SC. Mr. Thomas
E. Walsh, 86, died peacefully at the residence of his daughter on
Tuesday evening, Sept. 16, 2008, under the care of Hospice. Thomas was
the son of the late Edward G. Walsh and the late Marie A. Reed Walsh.
He was born in Aliquippa, Pa. He graduated from the Steubenville
Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, Ohio. He was raised in
Weirton, W.Va., and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. He married Margaret Mary Donnelly in 1950. He worked for the
Weirton Steel Company for 30 years. He and Margaret had lived in Myrtle
Beach before moving to Aiken in 1995. He was a communicant of the St.
Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of
Columbus Msgr. George Lewis Smith Council 3684 and Assembly 1074, as a
submarine sailor on the USS Drum (SS-228). Mr. Walsh is survived by his
two daughters, Mary Michelle Westcott and Mary Diane Walsh-Pierpoint
and her husband, John Pierpoint. He is also survived by a grandson,
Patrick Walsh Westcott of Greenwood. Visitation will be at George
Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave. S.W., Aiken, today,
Sept. 18, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. and the Funeral Mass will be held on
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Help of Christians
Catholic Church, Aiken. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to Faith Home Inc., P.O. Box 39,
Greenwood, SC 29648 or the USS Drum Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 190756,
Mobile AL 36619-0756.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Ronald
L. Willis
Moncks Corner, SC
Eternal Patrol on 7/13/2008
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Moncks Corners SC: Ronald Lee Ron Willis, 60, of Moncks Corner, SC, a
retired CHIEF NUCLEAR TEST ENGINEER at the Charleston Naval Shipyard
and in Norfolk, VA, died Sunday at the Medical University of South
Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American
Diabetes Association at PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312 or to the
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor,
Norwalk, CT, 06851. Arrangements by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS
CORNER. Ron was born September 18, 1947 in Norwich, Connecticut to the
late Robert Lee Willis and Natalie Hoagland Willis and lived in various
Eastern Connecticut towns before attending Southern Connecticut State
College. He joined the United States Navy November 29, 1968, and served
aboard the USS Seawolf SSN-575 and the USS George Bancroft SSBN-643.
Ron took the path of Nuclear Power and graduated from Submarine School,
Basic Electrical and Electronics School and Nuclear Power School while
in the Navy. He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was
ranked as an EM2 (SS) Electricians Mate Second Class Submarine
Qualified before he was honorably discharged from the Navy on November
5, 1974. After leaving the Navy, Ron took a civil job with the
Department of Defense which ultimately brought him to the Charleston
Naval Shipyard as an Engineering Technician in January 1975. He climbed
the ranks over the years and held titles including Shift Nuclear Test
Engineer, Assistant Chief Nuclear Test Nuclear Engineer and finally
left Charleston Naval Shipyard as a Chief Nuclear Test Engineer, GS 14,
in 1996. Over the 31 years he spent in Charleston, he was responsible
for the acceptance testing of nuclear reactors and overhauling boats
before they were sent back out to sea. Ron relocated to Norfolk Naval
Shipyard in Virginia upon Charleston's closing where he was the
Superintendent of the Nuclear Special Emphasis Project until he retired
on January 3, 2003. Upon his retirement, Ron returned to the
Charleston, SC area. He lived in Moncks Corner with his wife, Sue. To
keep himself active, he took a job with Legend Oaks Golf Club in
Summerville and quickly became known as Pro Shop Ron. He loved the
work, the social activity, and, most of all, the people at Legend Oaks.
He was a member of the Submarine Veterans Association, the National
Association of Superintendents of U.S. Naval Shore Establishments and
had held numerous officer positions of the Overton Civic Association.
In his free time, Ron enjoyed golfing, fishing, riding jet skis,
refinishing antiques, traveling, listening and dancing to his favorite
music, and telling funny stories. Surviving are his wife, Sue Grady
Willis; his mother, Natalie Hoagland Willis of Westbrook, CT; a
daughter, Linley Elizabeth Willis of Charlotte, NC; two step daughters,
Jennifer Green of San Francisco, CA, and Kimberly Pearce of Ponca City,
OK; two step sons, Zachary Miller of Summerville and Jake Slade of
Charleston; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary Lee and Pat Willis of
Chesapeake, VA, and Richard Lee and Debbie Willis of Old Lyme, CT; four
step grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews. Ron will be
incredibly missed by his family and friends, especially those he made
in the Overton neighborhood and Legend Oaks Golf Club. He will be
fondly remembered and will remain forever in the hearts of his friends
and family. Online condolences may be sent to the family via
www.-dial-murrayfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at
www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the Charleston Post &
Courier on 7/16/2008
Charleston Base Member
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John Law
Eternal Patrol on 2/24/2008
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Ridgeville SC: John Law qualified on the USS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599)
in 1968 and was a MSC(SS) when he left the Navy. LAW, Myron CPO Myron
Wilbur Law, USN (Ret.), 71, of Ridgeville, SC, husband of Toshiko
Hamada Law, died suddenly Sunday, February 24, 2008 in Dorchester, SC.
He was born on September 19, 1936 in Yorkshire, NY the son of Woodrow
Wilson Law and Lucy Kettle Law. He was known by all his friends as John
Law. He was a lover and fan of Bluegrass Music. He is survived by his
wife of 46 years, Toshika Hamada Law, of Ridgeville, SC; daughter,
Joann R. Law-Champine of Summerville, SC; brothers, Gerald Law of
Doven, NY and Ricky Law of Mt. Juliett, TN; and sister, Sally Law
Quinter of Geneva, NY. The funeral service with military honors will be
held Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM at J. HENRY STUHR, INC.,
NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston. Flowers will
be accepted or memorials may be made to Frances R. Willis, SPCA, 136
Four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483. A memorial message may be
written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths. Published in the
Charleston Post & Courier on 2/26/2008.
Charleston Base Member
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Duane J.
Anderson
Eternal Patrol on 6/30/2007
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Charleston SC: Duane qualified on the USS Segundo (SS-398) in 1961 and
was a RMCS(SS) when he left the Navy.
Charleston Base Member
Dual member of MAL
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James
Madison
Eternal Patrol on 12/18/2005
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Charleston Base Member
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Raymon
Binion
Eternal Patrol on 8/30/2005
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Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
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Edgar
'Mac' McCollum
Eternal Patrol on 6/27/2005
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Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Carmon
Hatch Webb
Eternal Patrol on 5/5/2005
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Goose Creek SC: Carmon Hatch Webb, USN Retired
Charleston Base Member
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Roger
Lanegan
Eternal Patrol on 1/15/2005
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Warrenville IL: Roger Lanegan, born May 10, 1949 and died Jan 15, 2005.
He qualified on USS Narwhal, SSN.
Charleston Base Member
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Robert
Kotzke
Eternal Patrol on 1/4/2005
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Summerville SC: Robert L. Kotzke, 67, of Summerville died after an
extended illness.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
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Charles
Amole
Eternal Patrol on 12/3/2004
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Charles Amole, born Jan 24, 1930. He was a submariner.
Charleston Base Member
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Donald
Kopp
Eternal Patrol on 4/5/2004
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Charleston SC: Donald Kopp, born Dec 17, 1933. He was a retired MMC
and a member of the Charleston base.
Charleston Base Member
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James B
Osborn
Eternal Patrol on 3/30/2004
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Summerville SC: Rear Admiral James B Osborn was laid to rest
at the Beaufort Veterans Cemetery in South Carolina. He was a member of
the Charleston Base, a USSVI Life Member, and a member of the Holland
Club.
Charleston Base Member
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Samuel
Gerard
Eternal Patrol on 1/5/2004
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Samuel Gerard, born Aug 28, 1943
Charleston Base Member
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Lawrence
Vincent
Eternal Patrol on 9/16/2003
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Inman, SC. Qualified on the USS Tambor (SS-198) in 1945 and was a
EMP2(SS) when he left the Navy.
Charleston Base Member
Holland Club Member
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Hugh O
Gill
Eternal Patrol on 8/3/2003
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Charlotte NC: Hugh O Gill, born Sep 06, 1915. Lt Gill qualified pre
WWII on the S-21.
Charleston Base Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Varnell
Poss
Eternal Patrol on 9/12/2002
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North Charleston SC: Shipmate Varnell Poss of 4403 Ventura Dr., North
Charleston, SC 29405-7231 went on eternal patrol 12 September 2002. He
was a member of Charleston Base, USSVI. Varnell qualified in USS SEA
DEVIL SS-400 and served in USS PICUDA SS-382, BARRACUDA SST-3, and USS
VON STUEBEN SSBN-632.
Charleston Base Member
Dual member of SVWWII
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Blase
Ferdinand Wagenbrenner
Eternal Patrol on 7/14/1999
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Charleston, SC: It is with sadness we note that Blase F. Wagenbrenner
passed from this life July 14, 1999. He lived in Mt Pleasant, SC and
was a member of the Charleston Base. He will be missed by his family
and shipmates. Blase qualified on the CREVALLE SS-291 and served aboard
the FLYING FISH SS-229, BILLFISH SS-286, BANG SS385, GREENFISH SS-351,
POMPON SSR-267 and DARTER SS-576.
Charleston Base Member
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