Citadel Alumni Deaths

Wilmer Lewis Duckie Moore passed from this world into the gates of
Heaven on May 6, 2008. He was born on December 20, 1928 in Olanta, S.C.
He was the son of the late Rue Ingram Moore and Wilma Lewis Moore. Mr.
Moore graduated from the Citadel in 1951. He was a Korean War veteran
and a member of the American Legion #85. In 1955, he returned home to
assist his father in running the family Texaco service station. In 1968,
he was employed by the United States Postal Service as a dedicated Rural
Mail Carrier. Mr. Moore was a lifelong member of Nazareth United
Methodist Church in Olanta, which he fully supported with his presence
and frequently encouraged others to join him there. His hobbies were too
many to mention, but his passion was fishing. He was a gifted
storyteller with a wonderful sense of humor; a humble man who freely
gave of himself and helped countless people during his lifetime, quietly
and generously. Those who were blessed to share his life were Miriam
Brown Moore, his beloved wife of 53 years, his daughter, Mitzi Gayle
Moore, his son, Robin Marion Moore, his daughter-in-law, Jessica Wheeler
Moore, his grandson, Reynolds Marion Moore, his granddaughter, Lindsey
Moore Godwin and her husband, Dexter Evans Godwin Jr., and his namesake,
Tyson Lewis Godwin, his precious great-grandson. His many blessings also
included his brothers and sisters; Zilphia (Raymond) Gibbons, Alvida
(James) Evans, Houston (Joyce) Moore, Randolph (Jenny) Moore, and Tom
(Peggy) Moore, and the late Reverend Cannon Rue I Moore Jr.. His life
was also illuminated by 7 nieces, 10 nephews, 12 great-nieces, 17
great-nephews, and many, many true friends on earth and in heaven. The
family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the employees of
the McLeod Hospice House in Florence for their compassion during his
last several hours. Because Duckie loved the casual setting of home,
with family and friends close-by, the celebration of his life will
exemplify this casual style he enjoyed. The celebration will be held at
Thomas Cemetary in Olanta at 2:00 PM on May 9th, directed by Floyd
Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at their home from
5:00-8:00 PM on May 8th. Memorials may be made to Nazareth United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 368, Olanta, SC, 29114, or to the charity of
your choice.
Published in the Morning News on 5/8/2008.

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Vernon K. Yon Vernon K. Yon died peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2008, after a
short illness. A worship service celebrating Vern’s life will be held
on, Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. EDT at Killearn United Methodist Church
of Tallahassee. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 7, at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane Chapel
(850-893-4177). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, 51 Main Street, Enterprise, FL
32725. Vern was born on August 14, 1929, in Charleston, S.C. He was a
graduate of Charleston High School in 1947, and The Citadel in 1951.
Vern was proud to serve his country with distinction for 21 years in the
United States Air Force. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and
retired as a Major 1972. After his retirement he moved to Tallahassee
and worked for Florida State University, the State of Florida,
Department of Labor and Employment Security and the Leon County Veterans
Services Division. After his retirement in 1998, he continued to serve
as volunteer, assisting veterans and their families. Vern loved working
with young people and was active as an adult volunteer with the Boy
Scouts of America. He developed a passion for scouting with both of his
sons, and especially enjoyed serving as the area scouting coordinator
for the Florida United Methodist Churches and was recognized with the
God and Service Award. Vern was a member of the Northside Kiwanis Club
for 30 years. He served as President from 1982 to 1983 and received the
Kiwanian of the Year Award in 1979. He also served as a District 3
Trustee for the Florida Kiwanis Foundation from 1983 to 1992 and 1995 to
1997. He enjoyed leading the club in songs each week and participating
in the annual fundraiser of selling oranges. Both Vern and his wife
delivered Meals on Wheels for many years in the community after his
retirement. Vern was a lifelong Christian and his life reflected his
faith in God. He was a member of Killearn United Methodist Church for 26
years and found great joy and fulfillment through the fellowship of his
Sunday School Class. He especially loved singing old traditional church
hymns. Vern is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Phyllis Wolkins
Yon; son, Stephen Yon (and wife Linda); daughter, Kathy Cauley (and
husband Chris); four grandchildren, Michael and Kevin Yon, Angela and
Katie Cauley, all of Tallahassee; and one brother, T. Edison Yon of
Charleston, S.C. He was preceded in death by son, Scott Andrew Yon;two
brothers; and one sister.

Published in the Tallahassee Democrat on 5/6/2008.

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Major John K. Easton II, U.S. Air Force retired, 40, of Wilmington, died
5:05 a.m. Saturday (April 26, 2008) at Hospice of Dayton. He is survived
by his wife, Lisa Ann Taylor Easton. They were married Dec. 14, 1991.

Major Easton was born June 5, 1967, in Kettering, son of Paulina Kaiser
Easton of Wilmington and the late John K. Easton. Major Easton retired
from the U.S. Air Force in October 2003. He was a logistic planning
officer and had served as logistic commander for NATO in Kalkar,
Germany. During his military career, he received the Air Force
Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster,
Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense
Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, Air
Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award with two Oak
Leaf Clusters, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two Oak
Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Oak Leaf Cluster
and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He was an alumnus of The
Citadel - The Military College of South Carolina. He later received a
master’s degree from Hawaii Pacific in Honolulu. He was a member of the
Wilmington Presbyterian Church and the F&AM lodge in Dayton.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Ashley
(Wilkie) Santos of Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and Kelsey Easton of
Wilmington; three sisters, Jean Ann Easton of Cincinnati,, Polly Taylor
of Wilmington and Lisa (Tim) Jackson of Wildwood, Mo.; two
grandchildren, Taylor Santos and Rayley Santos; his father-in-law, Wayne
(Ruby) Taylor of White Oak, Texas; three brothers-in-law, Wayne (Dianne)
Taylor of Texas, Doug (Gina) Taylor of Louisiana and Eric (Dorothy)
Taylor of Texas; and a sister-in-law, Tracy (Steven) Bruce of Texas.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wilmington
Presbyterian Church, 840 Timber Glen Drive, Wilmington, the Rev. David
Judd officiating, with burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery, where military
honors will be accorded by the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Memorial
Squad. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Ohio State University Comprehensive
Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, 660
Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, 43218-3112. For more
information or to sign the funeral home’s online registry of
condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.

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Dexter Hudson Sr., COLUMBIA - A service to celebrate the life of Dexter
Dupre Hudson Sr., age 81, will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8,
2008, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 827 Wildwood Ave.,
conducted by Pastor Ron Brown. Burial will follow in the First Baptist
Church Cemetery in Winnsboro. The family will receive friends at 3:00
p.m. prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may
be made to Ascension Lutheran Church or to a charity of one’s choice.

Mr. Hudson died at his home on Monday, May 5, 2008, after a year-long
battle with cancer. Son of the late James C. and Sallie Branham Hudson,
he was born on December 19, 1926, in Chester, SC. He was a graduate of
The Citadel and earned a graduate degree from the LSU School of Banking.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of The Citadel Summerall
Club. Along with his wife Ava, he was a member of Ascension Lutheran
Church for over 40 years and was fortunate to have served in many
capacities which included church treasurer and member of the church
council.

Mr. Hudson worked in the banking industry and served for over 40 years
as a federal bank examiner with the FDIC. He retired in 1996.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Avalea W. Hudson; two sons,
Dexter D. Hudson Jr. and his wife Tanya of Lexington, and D. Steven
Hudson and his wife Marian of Rock Hill; four grandchildren, Tripp
Hudson, Travis Hudson, Allison Lane and Steve Hudson; and five
great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hudson was predeceased by two brothers,
James Ross Hudson and John Watson (J.W.) Hudson.

Pope Funeral Home of Winnsboro is serving the Hudson family.

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Gilbert A. Hoffman, Jr., 86, of Longwood Drive in Orangeburg, passed
away Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2008, at Longwood Plantation. Funeral
services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Larry Williams
officiating. Pallbearers will be Bob Ayers, Richard Stroman, Earl
Whalen, and members of the Wendell Love Sunday School Class. Burial in
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Hoffman was born in Orangeburg, the son of
the late Gilbert A. Hoffman and Gertie Dukes Hoffman. He was a proud
graduate of The Citadel where he served on the boxing team. As a career
he chose education where he loved and inspired many children, and was a
former member of the S.C. Education Association and served on the S.C.
Board of Education. He also believed in service to his church and the
city, state, and national government. At First Baptist Church he served
as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and on many committees throughout the
years. His civic service included the National Guard, where he was a
life member, the Orangeburg County Election Commission and the American
Legion. Mr. Hoffman was a US Army Veteran in WWII, member of the SC
National Guard and served as Colonel in the US Army Reserve. He was
preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor Baggott Hoffman.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, James B. and Trudy Draughn,
Brandon, MS; two grandchildren, Eleanor Hoffman Draughn, Chantilly, VA,
and James B. Draughn, III, Atlanta, GA; and two great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. At other times friends may call at
DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to First Baptist
Church, 1240 Russell St., Orangeburg, SC 29115. The family would like to
extend a special thanks to the caregivers. Visit our guestbook at
www.charleston.net/deaths.
Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 5/6/2008.

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Charles Moore Chuck Hughey, adored husband of Doris Newland Hughey,
quietly slipped into the arms of our Lord and Savior on the evening of
Thursday, May 1, 2008. Charles was born in Columbia, to Marvin M. Hughey
and Sadie Hutchison Hughey. Charles was the Assistant Chief Engineer at
the Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic. He was an Honor Graduate of the
Citadel and taught Junior Physics and Calculus during his Senior year.
He received his MBA from Central Michigan University. Although he had
numerous awards and achievements, his greatest joy was his family. At
the time of his death, his entire family was with him. He was preceded
in death by his only son, Charles Newland Hughey. His survivors include
two daughters, Debbie (Jim) Barbaree of Summerville and Cindy (Verne)
Black of Meggett. Grandchildren are Chuck (Michelle) Jones, Catie
(Steve) Michalski, Julie (Scott) Monahan, Karen Black, Edward M. Jones
III, and Elizabeth M. Jones all of Summerville. His great grandchildren
include his very first great granddaughter, Ansley Monahan, with whom he
had a very special bond, Caleb Black, Ella Monahan, Reese Jones and
Sophie Michalski, all of Summerville. Charles was the youngest of six
children and is survived by a sister, Dorothy Fairchild and brother,
Paul W. Hughey both of Columbia, also many nieces and nephews. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St.
John’s Catholic School, Angel Fund, 3921 St. John’s Avenue, North
Charleston, SC 29405. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 5, 2008 at 1
o’clock at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, Hanahan. Rite of Committal
with Final Commendation will be held at Riverview Memorial Park, North
Charleston. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral home, Summerville
from 6 until 8 o’clock Sunday evening. 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 South Main Street,
Summerville, South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at
www.charleston.net/deaths.
Published in the Charleston Post & Courier on 5/3/2008.

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Dr. William George Brooks, 78, husband of Marjorie Counts Brooks of
Summerville, SC, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at a local hospital. Funeral
services will be held Monday afternoon, May 5, 2008 at Bethany United
Methodist Church at three o’clock. Burial will be in Cottageville
Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Sunday evening from 6-8
o’clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the
American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 110,
Columbia, SC 29204 or to Bethany Methodist Church Building Fund, 118 W.
3rd South St., Summerville, SC 29483. Dr. Brooks was born July 27, 1929
in Gadsden, Alabama, a son of Walter Elvin Brooks and Ruth Peirce
Brooks. He was a retired optometrist. He was a graduate of Summerville
High School, The Citadel and Southern College of Optometry. He was a
Shriner and a life time member of the South Carolina Optometric
Association. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and the
Sue Knight Sunday School Class. Among his survivors are his wife,
Marjorie C. Brooks of Summerville; his daughter, Margaret B. Singleton
and her husband Johnny of Summerville; grandchildren, Jordan Singleton
and Trey Singleton, both of Summerville; brother, Dr. Ely Brooks of Mt.
Pleasant; nieces and nephews, Barry Bennett, Walter E. Brooks, Jr.,
Tommy Brooks, Robert Brooks, John Wertz, Michael Brooks, Sam P. Brooks
and Jill Brooks. Dr. Brooks was predeceased by his parents and his son,
Jimmy Brooks. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North
Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at
www.charleston.net/deaths.
Published in the Charleston Post & Courier from 5/4/2008 - 5/5/2008.

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Services for Michael Ray Dorn, 36, of West Columbia, will be held at 11
a.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Grace Baptist Church. Dr. Bill Egerdahl and
Dr. David Smith will be officiating. Burial will follow in Celestial
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3 - 5 p.m. Sunday
at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Memorials may be made to
Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 416 Denham Ave., West Columbia, SC
29169. Serving as pallbearer will be Jeff Beach, Mark Busbee, Steve
Jackson, Ed Harper, Romley Wallace and Mike Stratton. Honorary
pallbearers will be the Grace Baptist Church Career Sunday School Class.

Mr. Dorn passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Born in West Columbia, he
was the son of Bobby and Wanda Dorn. He was a lifelong area resident and
a member of Grace Baptist Church and a member of the church choir. Mr.
Dorn graduated with honors from Airport High. He was in the class of
1994 at The Citadel. He was a member of the Voice 1994 Junior Sword
Drill; he received honors as a Palmetto Boy’s State Outstanding Junior
Counselor, Cayce Rotary Scholar, Army ROTC Scholarship Cadet, and one
year Citadel Scholar, he also was Airborne Certified, SCUBA Certified.

Surviving in addition to his parents, Bobby and Wanda Ridgeway Dorn of
West Columbia; daughter, Brianna Dorn of Concord, NC; grandmother, Agnes
Ridgeway, aunts, Rochelle Dorn and Martha Smart; uncle, John L.
Ridgeway; numerous cousins.

www.thompsonsfuneral.com

Published in The State on 5/4/2008.

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John F. Buday, 89, of Pleasant Hills, died Saturday, April 26, 2008, at
home. He was born July 6, 1918, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Stephen
and Anna (Fecko) Buday. He retired from Alcoa, having worked as an
engineer, and was a member of St. Thomas a Becket Church,in Jefferson
Hills. He was a graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, S.C., a Eucharistic
minister at St. Thomas a Becket Church and a volunteer at the church and
Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his sister,
Margaret Buday, with whom he resided. He also was preceded in death by
sisters Mary and Anne M. Buday. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to
8 p.m. Tuesday in A.J. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, 555 Fifth St., Clairton,
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in St. Thomas a Becket Church with the Rev. Robert L. Seeman
officiating. Burial will be in St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton.

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Raeford B. Lackey, Sr., of Beaufort, died Feb. 28.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lackey. No further information is
available.

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