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Robert L. Reeves ’43

Robert Legare Reeves ’43, M.D., of Tumwater, Washington, died Sept. 13, 2021. He was 99.

He matriculated from Madison, New Jersey. He was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his son, Robert Legare Reeves Jr.; daughters, Catherine Reeves Rule, Ana Reeves (Charvelle), and Elizabeth Reeves Hansen; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren.

William C. Winter Jr. ’43

William Chisholm Winter Jr. ’43, M.D., of New Braunfels, Texas, died Oct. 25, 2021. He was 99.

He matriculated from Charlotte, North Carolina, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from Baylor University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, and son, Bruce.

Daniel C. Walser Jr. ’45

Daniel Charles Walser Jr. ’45 of Bethesda, Maryland, died Sept. 1, 2021. He was 97.

He matriculated from Chevy Chase, Maryland, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.

He is survived by his children, Deidre Adkins (Paul), Daniel Charles Walser III (Lori), Tracey Nugent (Jamey), Pamela Klinedienst (Steve), and Melanie Reeves; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance “Connie” Seckinger Walser.

Edward G. Cortright Jr. ’48B

The Hon. Edward Greenfield Cortright Jr. ’48B of Madison, Mississippi, died Aug. 11, 2021. He was 94.

He matriculated from Yazoo City, Mississippi, and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Holmes Cortright; children, Elise Hendrickson, Mary Nell Pickard (Jo G.), and Ed Cortright; grandchildren, Daniel Hendrickson (Kathryn), David Prichard (Bridgette), Sara Hendrickson, and Emily Cortright; five greatgrandchildren; step-grandchildren, Gibson Prichard (JoDee) and Graham Prichard; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Douglas G. Johnson ’49B

Douglas Gunter Johnson ’49B of Sanford, North Carolina, died July 17, 2021. He was 93.

He matriculated from Sanford and spent more than one year at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Tanya McDowell (Steve), Belinda Bond (David), and Duran Johnson (Sharon); grandchildren, Ashley Petrilyak (Stephen), Zachary McDowell (Ame), Hunter Bond, Owen Bond, Cameron Bond, Dakota Johnson, and Colby Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Kylie, Sadie, Wyatt, and Evie.

Waldo B. Marshall II ’49B

Waldo Brown Marshall II ’49B of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, died July 28, 2021. He was 93.

He matriculated from Front Royal, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, June Blevins Marshall; children, Anne, Andrew, Jane, and James; 11 grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Jones.

Thomas F. Drumwright Jr. ’50B

Thomas Franklin Drumwright Jr. ’50B of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died Oct. 1, 2021. He was 93.

He matriculated from Newport News, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ryan Drumwright; son, Thomas Franklin Drumwright III (Cynthia); daughter, Kathryn Ryan Drumwright; and grandsons, Ryan Thomas Drumwright and Colin Lee Drumwright (Jessica).

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Norma Drumwright Parmley and Marian Drumwright Holzbach.

Russell S. Morton ’50B

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Russell Smith Morton ’50B of San Diego, California, died Aug. 3, 2021. He was 92.

He matriculated from Pewee Valley, Kentucky, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from National College.

He is survived by his wife, Genene Latta Morton; children, Stephanie Moriarty (Chas), Russell Lee Morton (Diane), and Craig Anthony Morton (Cynthia); grandchildren, Megan Moriarty McNicholas (Tommy), Jeff Moriarty (Marissa), Daniella Morton, Paul Morton (Christee), and Erik Morton; and great-grandchildren, Nolan Moriarty, Colton Moriarty, Siena Moriarty, Emma McNicholas, and Scott McNicholas.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Steele Morton (Marion), and sister, Earlena Daniel (Channing).

Isaac N. Vaughan III ’50B

Isaac Newton Vaughan III ’50B of Huntsville, Alabama, died Sept. 4, 2021. He was 92.

He matriculated from Ashland, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy; children, Curtis Vaughan (Olga) and Betsy Billmayer (Stefan); grandchildren, Rulan, Glafira, Victoria, Alex, Nicholas, and Hanns; and brother, Walton.

Richard S. Valack ’52

Richard Steven Valack ’52 of Cape Charles, Virginia, died Oct. 14, 2021. He was 89.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Catherine Ames Valack; children, Margaret McCoy Sitter, Catherine Ann Smith, and Richard S. Valack II ’89; grandchildren, Rebecca Kerschen (Ashley), Lauren Sitter, Michael Sitter (Sarah), and Jorie Smith; great-grandchild, Loretta Rose Sitter; and sister, Joyce Marie Holder.

William C. Park Jr. ’54

William Clarence Park Jr. ’54 of Denver, North Carolina, died June 28, 2020. He was 87.

He matriculated from Norfolk, Virginia, and spent three years at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Lucile Park; daughter, Kathy Hales; and sister, Desiree Park.

Richard C. Hyatt ’55

Clark Hyatt ’55 of Billerica, Maryland, died May 19, 2021. He was 87.

He matriculated from Frederick, Maryland, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Aborn-Hyatt; children, Brad Hyatt (Carla), Todd Hyatt, and Kent Hyatt (Tina); step-children, Rus Kinn, Allen Aborn, Mira Aborn, and Cathy Aborn; grandchildren, Michelle Hyatt, Lucero Hyatt, Marisol Hyatt, Dylan Hyatt, and Melissa Hyatt; great-grandchildren, Lilia Hyatt and Charlotte Hyatt; eight step-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.

Ronald D. Kincer ’55

Ronald David Kincer ’55 of Lexington, Kentucky, died Nov. 28, 2018. He was 85.

He matriculated from Whitesburg/Letcher County, Kentucky, and spent less than two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Combs Kincer; mother, Myrtle Irene Davis Kincer; children, Kathi and Christopher; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters.

James L. McManaway ’55

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. James Lowry McManaway ’55 of Falls Church, Virginia, died Sept. 12, 2021. He was 88.

He matriculated from Heidelberg, Germany, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife.

James R. Parker Jr. ’55

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Robert “Jimmy” Parker Jr. ’55 of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died July 27, 2021. He was 88.

He matriculated from Norfolk, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from USC.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Henley Parker; children, Janice Parker Karr, James Parker III, Susan Parker Moyer, Daniel Parker, Lisa Parker, and Jennifer Parker Flannagan; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and Barbara’s children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie “Frankie” Parker, and daughter, Robyn Parker Williams.

James S. Ramsey Jr. ’55

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Steele “Jim” Ramsey ’55 of Beckley, West Virginia, died Oct. 24, 2021. He was 89.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI. He earned a Master of Arts degree from the Command and General Staff College.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Bower Ramsey; daughters, Anna Renay Pugh (Frank), Tanya Leigh Brackman (Marcus), and Mary Elizabeth Barwick; and grandchildren, Meredith and Lt. Franklin Pugh, Eli and Jacob Brackman, and Reese and Lakin Barwick.

Hale O. Desonier ’56

Hale Olin Desonier ’56 of Asheville, North Carolina, died Aug. 27, 2021. He was 87.

He matriculated from New Iberia, Louisiana, and spent nearly five months at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Colvin Desonier; children, Olin Jr. (Carol), David (Gloria), Beth Luke (Ringo), Suzanne, and Stephanie Privat (Ryan); step-children, Carla Bauer, Margaret Bauer (Andrew Morehead), Irene Casper (Trevor), and Ted Bauer (Cassie); 13 grandchildren and step-grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Davis.

William B. Makelim ’56

William Bond Makelim ’56 of Lake Forest, Illinois, died Feb. 17, 2021. He was 88.

He matriculated from Highland Park, Illinois, and spent more than one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his three children and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife.

John W. Emmerich ’57

John Walter Emmerich ’57 of Louisville, Kentucky, died Aug. 22, 2021. He was 85.

He matriculated from Buechel, Kentucky, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Constance “Connie” Emmerich, and son, Stephen William “Steve” Emmerich.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Anne “Pam” Emmerich, and sister, Greta Marshall.

Robert V. Wood ’57

Robert Victor Wood ’57 of Orange City, Florida, died in October 2021. He was 86.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Carrico Wood; sons, Charles Victor Wood (Aime) and David Carrico Wood (Elizabeth); and grandchildren, Emmett Victor Wood, Sebastian Carrico Wood, and Isaiah David Wood.

James C. Kyle Jr. ’57

James Clifford Kyle Jr. ’57, Ph.D., of Poughkeepsie, New York, died Oct. 4, 2021. He was 86.

He matriculated from Galax, Virginia, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Syracuse University.

He is survived by his wife, Diana.

David L. Camper ’58

David Lewis Camper ’58 of Mechanicsville, Virginia, died Aug. 15, 2021. He was 85.

He matriculated from Covington, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Marilyn Rice (Jeff), Jeanine Graubics (K.G.), and Lynn Rhea (Todd); grandchildren, Matthew Rice (Jessica), Kendall Rice (Tracy), David Graubics, 1st Lt. Justin Graubics ’18 (Tahlia), Andrew Rhea, Austin Rhea, and Sarah Rhea; and great-grandchildren, Lawson and Leila Rice.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard M. Camper ’55, who died May 9, 1989.

Kenneth E. Godfrey ’58

Kenneth Edward Godfrey ’58 of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Aug. 18, 2021. He was 84.

He matriculated from Norfolk, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree from George Washington University.

He is survived by his wife, Lorna Sheppard Godfrey; daughters, Laura Roy (Greg) and Tracy Quast; grandchildren, Jordan and Hayden; step-children, Jennifer Muskat (Charles) and James H. Johnson Jr. (Jill); step-grandchildren, Allen, Amanda, James, and Trey; and step-great-grandchild, Dune.

Joseph G. Gray ’58

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph G. Gray ’58 of Williamsburg, Virginia, and San Antonio, Texas, died Oct. 10, 2021. He was 85.

He matriculated from Shreveport, Louisiana, and attended VMI for one year. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Northwestern State University and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the U.S. Army War College.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Steve ’86 (Robin), Jason ’89 (Wendy), and Lauren (Chris); grandchildren, Luke, Stefa, Stas ’19, Rachel, Grace, and Harrison; and great-grandchildren, Aimree and Nash.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Tessa.

Bruce Haldeman II ’58

Bruce Haldeman II ’58 of Wilson, North Carolina, died Sept. 30, 2021. He was 85.

He matriculated from Glenview, Kentucky, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Olds Haldeman; son, Walter Charles Newman Haldeman III (Ella); daughter, Anne Haldeman Blackmon (David); grandchildren, Charles Walter Blackmon, Bruce Haldeman III, Davis Haldeman Blackmon, Aidan Spencer Blackmon, and Priscilla Mae Reyes (Joseph); and great-granddaughter, Alessandra Amelia Reyes.

Richard E. Adams ’59

Richard Edward “Ed” Adams ’59 of Greenville, North Carolina, died Aug. 18, 2021. He was 84.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Martin Adams; daughter, Shelley; son, Kirk (Edie); daughter-in-law, Linda; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilou Hubbard Adams; second wife, Katherine Wheeless Adams; and son, Rick Adams.

Robert J. Gianella ’60

Robert John “Bob” Gianella ’60 of Waco, Texas, died Oct. 5, 2021. He was 82.

He matriculated from Peekskill/Westchester, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Stephnie Connell (Stephen) and Dr. Gabrielle Gianella (Cinthya); and grandchildren, Christian Connell, Isabella Connell, and Debbie Guzman.

Jerry L. Lawson ’60

Jerry Livingstone Lawson ’60 of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died Sept. 27, 2021. He was 82.

He matriculated from Quantico, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Julia; brother, Ralph; and other family members.

William B. Rawlings Jr. ’62

William Byrd Rawlings Jr. ’62 of Asheville, Virginia, died Aug. 18, 2021. He was 81.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and spent two years at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Rawlings; children, Byrd Rawlings III (Jenny), Lee Johnson (Jeff), Paige Alspaugh (Dean), and Scotty Rawlings (Kumi); grandchildren, Emily, Williams, Sarah, Caroline, and Coburn Burroughs, Margaret Rawlings, Coco, Peter, and Whitney Johnson, Owen, Clay and Sayres Alspaugh, and Burton and Tobi Rawlings; great-granddaughter, Isabelle Grace; and siblings, Peter Rawlings, Isabel Cohen, Ann Colby, and Polly Hamel.

David E. Pierce ’62

David Ellis Pierce ’62 of Chesapeake, Virginia, died Aug. 25, 2021. He was 81.

He matriculated from Kinston, North Carolina, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his son, Howard Pierce (Linda), and grandchildren, Virginia and James.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Pierce, and first wife, Janet Pierce.

Berkley G. Adkins Jr. ’63

Berkley Green Adkins Jr. ’63 of Hayes, Virginia, died Oct. 17, 2021. He was 80.

He matriculated from Danville, Virginia, and spent more than one year at VMI.

He is survived by his son, Joshua Adkins.

He was preceded in death by his son, Berkley Adkins III.

David L. McKee ’63

David Lee McKee ’63 of Vienna, Virginia, died Aug. 23, 2021. He was 79.

He matriculated from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School.

He is survived by his wife, Judith (Everett); sons, Douglas and Matthew; daughter, Catherine Sribar; grandchildren, Allison, Austin, Mark, Ryan, Trevor, Alexa, Aspen, and David; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Henry; daughters-in-law, Julie and Margot; and son-in-law, Val.

Robert E. Spence Jr. ’63

Robert Earl Spence Jr. ’63 of Venice, Florida, died Oct. 18, 2021. He was 80.

He matriculated from Portsmouth, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

Charles T. Cole ’64

Charles Taylor Cole ’64 of Roanoke, Virginia, died Aug. 5, 2021. He was 80.

He matriculated from Martinsville, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen Arledge; their sons, Thomas Brady Arledge Cole and Steven Carter Arledge Cole; son, Charles Taylor Cole Jr. (Hobby); daughter, Elizabeth Carrington Cole Madden (Andrew); grandchildren, Charles Taylor Holmes Cole, Charles Donovan Madden, Anne Carter Madden, and John Franklin Cutler Cole; sister, Cary Cole Happe (Bill); and sister-in-law, Betsy Carper Cole.

He was preceded in death by his brother, William Cutler Cole III.

Hugh Fuller ’64

Hugh Fuller ’64 of Baileys Crossroads, Virginia, died June 23, 2021. He was 78.

He matriculated from McLean, Virginia, and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from American University.

He is survived by his wife, Georgia Elaine; children, H. Robinson Shaw-Fuller, Teresa E. Fuller; grandchildren, Nathan, Becca, and Daniel; and siblings, Robert W. Fuller IV, Sally F. Sutton, and Nancy M. Fuller.

James P. Whitaker ’64

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. James Patton “Pat” Whitaker ’64 of Omaha, Nebraska, died Oct. 20, 2021. He was 80.

He matriculated from Midland, Texas, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI. He earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kansas.

He is survived by his wife, Sally, and son, Nash.

James C. Farley Jr. ’65

James Cheever Farley Jr. ’65 of Richmond, Virginia, died Sept. 21, 2021. He was 78.

He matriculated from Richmond and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Llewellyn Farley; sons, James “Cheever” Farley III (Anna Pearsall Farley) and Taylor Llewellyn Farley (Kristen Dize Farley); grandchildren, James Cheever Farley IV and Virginia Jean Farley; and sister, Sara Farley Goodwin.

Norman E. Land Jr. ’65

Norman Earl Land Jr. ’65, Ph.D., of Columbia, Missouri, died Sept. 19, 2021. He was 78.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and spent more than one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his son, William Parker Riley-Land (Sarah); daughter, Sarah Elizabeth “Fuffy” Riley-Land (Chris Prenger); granddaughter, Della; brother, A. Parker Land (Susan); and sister, Kay E. (Land) Lutz (Glen).

He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul C. Land.

William L. Mowll III ’65

William Luther Mowll III ’65 of Lewes, Delaware, died Aug. 5, 2021. He was 78.

He matriculated from Bear, Delaware, and spent two years at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughters, Jennifer Mazzola (Gregory) and Penelope Baker (Thomas); grandchildren, Lauren, Jessica, Timothy, and Katherine; step-daughters, Melanie Switzer (Larry) and Lea Wolf (Jeffrey); step-grandchildren, Zachary, Allison, Samantha, and Eric; and brother, Charlie Mowll.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan E. (Mowll) Patton.

Donald T. White ’65

Montpelier, Virginia, died Aug. 17, 2021.

He matriculated from Hampton, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Education degree from Lynchburg College. (Editor’s Note: An extended obituary for White appears in the In Memory section of this issue.)

Harley W. Duane III ’67

Harley Wentworth Duane III ’67 of Richmond, Virginia, died Aug. 23, 2021. He was 76.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Washington and Lee University.

He is survived by his wife, Laurel; children, Townsend E. Duane and Christopher E. Duane ’08; daughter-in-law, Summer; grandson, Morgan E. Duane; sister, Jane D. Neal (Weldon); and mother-in-law, Dorothy A. Zunt.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Feild Duane.

Thomas L. Engelman ’67

Thomas Lawrence Engelman ’67 of Romney, West Virginia, died Oct. 2, 2021. He was 75.

He matriculated from Coconut Grove, Florida, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Parker; daughter, Amelia Grace Engelman; and mother-in-law, Betty Jean Parker.

Robert N. Berezoski ’68

Robert Nicholas Berezoski ’68, M.D., of Charlottesville, Virginia, died Sept. 1, 2021. He was 76.

He matriculated from Annandale, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from VMI. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia.

He is survived by six children, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Clements T. Berezoski Jr., and sister, Kendall Calhoun Berezoski Miller.

Charles S. Brightwell ’68

Charles Slaughter Brightwell ’68 of Walterboro, South Carolina, died Sept. 18, 2021. He was 75.

He matriculated from Charleston, South Carolina, and spent more than two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina.

He is survived by his wife, Gary Hagood Brightwell; sons, Charles “Chad” Brightwell (Julie) and Andrew “Drew” Brightwell (Leigh); and grandchildren, Harris, John, Caroline, and Mary Brightwell.

He was preceded in death by his brother, William Archer Brightwell.

Michael J. Visnicky ’69

Michael Joseph Visnicky ’69 of Bridgeport, Connecticut, died Jan. 2, 2021. He was 73.

He matriculated from Trumbull, Connecticut, and spent less than one month at VMI.

He is survived by his sister, Irene C. Visnicky.

Stephen C. Fogleman ’71

Stephen Carr Fogleman ’71 of Alexandria, Virginia, died Aug. 26, 2021. He was 72.

He matriculated from Alexandria and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor degree from George Mason University.

Irvin C. Murray III ’72

Irvin Clay Murray III ’72 of Fairfax, Virginia, died June 16, 2021. He was 70.

He matriculated from Oxon Hill, Maryland, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Susan White Murray; children, David Murray and Beth Murray Olibah; grandchildren, Zaina, Leena, and Taye Olibah; parents, Gladys Cook Murray and Irvin Clay Murray Jr.; and siblings, Christopher Murray, Shane Murray, and Linda Kavanaugh.

Douglas R. Brown ’73

Douglas Rafford Brown ’73 of Waldorf, Maryland, died Oct. 7, 2021. He was 70.

He matriculated from Wilmington, Delaware, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda Sutton Brown; sons, Stewart Christopher Brown (Eileen), Trevor Franklin Brown (Lizzie), and Kirby William Brown (Emily); grandsons, Isaac William and Peter Wade; and sister, Patricia Bailey (Tom).

Peter H. Coley ’74

Peter Henley Coley ’74 of Norfolk, Virginia, died Aug. 1, 2018. He was 66.

He matriculated from Norfolk and spent less than one month at VMI.

He is survived by his sister, Jean Coley Townsend, and brother, Kent James Coley.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula.

Karl D. Liebrich ’74

Karl Derlyn Liebrich ’74 of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died April 30, 2018. He was 66.

He matriculated from Dix Hills, New Jersey, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his sister, Liz A. Liebrich, and brother, Geoff Liebrich (Bonnie).

Gary S. Lyman ’74

Gary Scott Lyman ’74 of Fairfax, Virginia, died Jan. 27, 2018. He was 65.

He matriculated from Falls Church, Virginia, and spent more than one year at VMI.

He is survived by his former wife, Kathleen.

Leslie E. Morgan Jr. ’74

Leslie Evan Morgan Jr. ’74 of Richmond, Virginia, died July 15, 2018. He was 66.

He matriculated from Richmond and spent two years at VMI.

He is survived by his children, Leslie (Robyn) and Shaun (Ann), and grandchildren, Leslie (Liem), Brayden, and Bobby Kaminski; Justin and Steven Mott; and Alexis, Cameron, and Tiffany Morgan.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye.

Richard R. Remensnyder ’74

Richard Robert Remensnyder ’74 of Boones Mill, Virginia, died July 23, 2019. He was 66.

He matriculated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI.

He is survived by his sister, Carol Green.

Larry W. Sours ’74

Larry William Sours ’74 of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died Aug. 27, 2019. He was 68.

He matriculated from Fredericksburg and spent one year at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; children, Corey (Becky), Emily (Ed), and Justin (Jean); grandchildren, Senja, Kayla, Aidan, Mayumi, and Biboy; mother, Jeannette Marks; siblings, Donnie (Debbie), Steve, and Linda; sisters-in-law, Jeanne and Carolyn; and brother-in-law, George.

Robert C. Trebilcock ’74

Robert Cecil Trebilcock ’74 of Pickens, South Carolina, died Oct. 21, 2020. He was 68.

He matriculated from Des Plaines, Illinois, and spent one year at VMI.

He is survived by his son, Mikal (Morgan); step-father, Bob Carroll; brothers, Dana (Tina) and Danny (Irene); and sisters, Barbie and Gail (Greg).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy.

Anthony W. Fiero Jr. ’75

Anthony Walter Fiero Jr. ’75 of Stony Brook, New York, died Aug. 2, 2021. He was 67.

He matriculated from Valley Stream, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Holley; sons, Steven Fiero and Michael Fiero; daughters, Donna Sadler (Troy) and Christina DelMedico (Brian); and siblings, Diana Iannacone, Leana Aull, and Marisa Fiero.

Richard L. Tuell ’78

Richard Lynn “Rich” Tuell ’78 of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, died Sept. 3, 2021. He was 65.

He matriculated from Oxon Hill, Maryland, and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University.

He is survived by his wife, Tina; children, Justin (Karoline) and Kristen; grandchildren, Nikolletta and Julian Pearson; step-son, Christopher Pearson (Jocelyn); mother, Betty Jo; and brother, John.

Matthew J. Garten ’84

Matthew James Garten ’84 of Arlington, Virginia, died Oct. 27, 2021. He was 59.

He matriculated from Lynchburg, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business from VMI.

He is survived by his sisters, Jane Garten and Paula Bracken, and brother-in-law, David Bracken.

Oscar R. Williams ’88

Oscar Renal Williams ’88, Ph.D., of Colonie, New York, died Sept. 13, 2021. He was 55.

He matriculated from Chester, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI. He earned a master’s degree in history from Virginia State University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from The Ohio State University.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie A. Williams; son, Jackson G. Williams; mother, Marjorie M. Williams; sisters, Teresa Williams Wicks (Leonard) and Iris Williams-Kareem (Gamal); mother-in-law, Pollie (James) Stovall; and in-laws, Latonya McCray, April Glass, Rita Glass (Greg), Vanessa Eason, Veronica Word, Paula Mulder-Stovall, Glenda White, Lanny McCalvin (Alicia), Billie Stovall (Diane), and Freddie Stovall (Pam).

Jason D. Nicholls ’94

Jason David Nicholls ’94 of Fairfax, Virginia, died Aug. 7, 2021. He was 49.

He matriculated from Fairfax Station, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Nicholls, and daughter, Charlotte Nicholls.

Mark Q. Emick Jr. ’96

Mark Quentin Emick Jr. ’96 of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died Sept. 7, 2021. He was 47.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia. He was a distinguished graduate of VMI and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the Institute. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Dickinson School of Law.

He is survived by his daughter, Riley; sons, Tyler and Jacob; parents, Mark and Linda Emick; and sister, Melissa Allard (Mark).

Travis N. George ’96

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Travis Nathan George ’96 of Castle Rock, Colorado, died Oct. 24, 2021. He was 47.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Stacy; children, Jackson and Samantha; and sisters, Nicole (Craig Andersen) and Ashley (Christopher Theimer).

Jeremy D. Roberts ’98

Jeremy David Roberts ’98 of Glen Allen, Virginia, died Aug. 4, 2021. He was 46.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and spent more than two years at VMI.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Roberts Webb (Tom), and sister, Lani Gilliam (Steve).

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilson David Roberts Jr.

Tyler S. Reedy ’11

Tyler Scott Reedy ’11 of Miami Beach, Florida, died Aug. 25, 2021. He was 33.

He matriculated from Canton, Georgia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from VMI.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn C. Reedy; father, Mike Reedy; brother, Dillon Spencer Reedy; and grandmothers, Kathryn Conoly and Helen G. Reedy.

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Dan B. Andrews

Dan Beasley Andrews of Nashville, Tennessee, died Sept. 10, 2021. He was 94.

He was a supporter of VMI and a member of the Institute Society.

He is survived by his sons, Dan Beasley Andrews Jr. (Sherry) and William Mark Lyle Andrews; grandchildren, Sarah Andrews Benton (Clark) and Margaret Blakely Andrews; great-grandson, William Clark Benton; and sister, Bettie Andrews Lundy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Neblett Andrews, and son, Ward Neblett Andrews.

Louis H. Carter

Louis Hunter Carter of Brownsburg, Virginia, died Oct. 5, 2021. He was 81.

He formerly worked at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Sara (Henry) and Tammy (Gordon); siblings, Warren, Dora “Ann” (Paul), Barbara (JR), and Isabelle (Keith); grandchildren, Marisa (James), Deonte, and Khloe; and greatgrandchildren, Nalani.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Carter.

Marlyse K. Fitzpatrick

Marlyse Reine Rose Alphonsine Kinder Fitzpatrick of Richmond, Virginia, died Sept. 5, 2021. She was 94.

She formerly worked as a secretary at VMI.

She is survived by her daughters, Yvonne McGuffin (Ron), Susie Harris (Cliff), and Fitz Fitzpatrick; son, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick (Jan); grandchildren, Chris McGuffin (Stephanie), Tim McGuffin (Katie), Kelly Harris Moore (Adam), and Chad Harris (Becca); and greatgrandchildren, Joshua, Luke, Cade, Rose, Faith, Noelle, Charlie, Lydia, and Nate.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill.

Kerwin C. Stotz

Kerwin C. “Bud” Stotz of Charlottesville, Virginia, died Oct. 3, 2021. He was 91.

He formerly taught at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Norma (deRoos) Stotz, and brothers, Edward and Douglas Stotz.

Leroy Watts

Leroy Watts of Lexington, Virginia, died July 29, 2021. He was 93.

He formerly worked at VMI.

He is survived by his daughters, Laura W. Davis (Ken) and Alice T. Watts; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and brother, Francis “Pickle” Watts.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi R. Watts; son, Theodore T. Watts; and daughter, Rosa W. Haston.