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Fred H. Lockwood ’44

Fred Harold Lockwood ’44 of Brownwood, Texas, died March 20, 2022. He was 99.

He matriculated from Brownwood and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his children, Margie Marek (David), Patricia Partain (Jimmy), and Fred Lockwood (Carol); grandchildren, Zachary Lockwood (Beth), Rebecca Hardy (Tim), Lauren Ott (Michael), and Peyton Marek (Kait); and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Lockwood.

Jule C. Spach ’46

Jule Christian Spach ’46 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, died March 26, 2022. He was 98.

He matriculated from Winston-Salem and spent seven months at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

He is survived by his children, Lynn S. Lane (Edward), Margaret S. Cuningham (Robert), Anne S. Griffen (Thomas), Cecilia S. Welborn (Gayland), and Robert C. Spach (Gail); 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and brother, Dr. Madison Stockton Spach.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Clendenin Spach, and son, Jule Christian Spach III.

Louis R. Hundley ’47

Louis Reams Hundley ’47, Ph.D., of Lexington, Virginia, died March 26, 2022. He was 95.

He matriculated from Charlottesville, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree in wildlife management and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

He taught biology at VMI from 1956–90.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Louise Hunt, and son-in-law, Mark Olen Hunt ’77.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Katheryne Leigh Tindall Hundley, and brothers, John Hundley, E.D. Hundley, and Reid Hundley.

Dale E. Wykoff ’48A

Retired U.S. Army Col. Dale Emerson Wykoff ’48A, Ph.D., of Asheville, North Carolina, died April 28, 2022. He was 95.

He matriculated from Salem, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree, both in parasitology, from Tulane University.

He is survived by his children, Carroll Ann Wykoff and Randy Wykoff (Janine); seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Snider (Wally).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Carroll Wykoff.

Norman B. McCrary ’49B

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Norman Bayliss McCrary ’49B of Green Valley, Arizona, died Dec. 19, 2021. He was 92.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and spent more than two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; son, James; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne, and daughter, Caroline.

Thomas C. Phillips Jr. ’50B

Thomas Caldwell “Tom” Phillips Jr. ’50B of Abingdon, Virginia, died Feb. 20, 2022. He was 92.

He matriculated from Abingdon and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Virginia.

He is survived by his children, Ellen Cavendish Phillips Smith (Stephen), Dr. Thomas Caldwell “Ted” Phillips (Amy), Lucy Eugenia Phillips, and John Summers Phillips ’87 (Nancy), and grandchildren, Rebecca Smith Plyler, Preston Caldwell Smith, Miranda Smith Cearley, Jefferson Dulin Phillips, Matthew Caldwell Phillips, Margaret Fletcher Phillips, Daniel Thomas Bright, John Luke Phillips ’17, and Eden-Elizabeth Phillips Lawson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Summers Phillips, and sister, Rosaline Phillips Lynch.

William D. Austermann ’52

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. William Drew “Red” Austermann ’52 of El Cajon, California, died Jan. 4, 2022. He was 94.

He matriculated from Cape May, New Jersey, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He attended the Defense Language Institute.

Francis A. Byrne Jr. ’52

Washington, D.C., and Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania, died Nov. 17, 2021. He was 92.

He matriculated from Washington and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from Benjamin Franklin University.

He is survived by his children, Catherine Tobin (George), Libby Hughes (Christy), Maggie Byelick (Nate), Matt Byrne (Carlie), Chris Byrne (Heather), and Pat Byrne (Mary); 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie H. Byrne, and grandson, Andy Gross.

Clarence B. Goldacker II ’52

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Clarence Bernhardt “Goldie” Goldacker II ’52 of Tallahassee, Florida, died Feb. 27, 2021. He was 90.

He matriculated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and spent four months at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts degree from Washington University.

He is survived by his daughter, Goldie Chaves; sons, Gary Goldacker and Tom Goldacker; and granddaughter, Kathryn Rowe.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet.

Boyd M. Guttery ’52

Retired U.S. Army Col. Boyd Morrison Guttery ’52 of Saint Augustine, Florida, died April 10, 2022. He was 94.

He matriculated from Carbon Hill, Alabama, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

He is survived by his children, Cynthia Kravitch, Laura Guttery, Sarah Guttery (John Garrett), and Stephen Guttery (Michele); grandchildren, Mattie Guttery, U.S. Army Capt. Kyle Kravitch (Alexandra), Eric Snyder (Erica), Emily Snyder, Boyd Thomas Guttery (Olivia), Wesley Garrett (Bria), Claire Snyder, Ryan Garrett, Jason Garrett, Sutter Guttery, Hunter Guttery, and Reiner Guttery; great-grandson, Nathaniel Darryl Boyd Guttery; and siblings, Thomas Guttery (Charlotte), Janice Sinclair, and Frank Guttery (Barbara).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Smith Guttery; son, Darryl Guttery (Jane); and brother, Frederick Guttery (Dorothy).

John R. Wilson ’53

John Richard “Whip” Wilson ’53 of Leesburg, Virginia, died Jan. 10, 2022. He was 91.

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

Civil Engineering degree from the University of Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Ada; three children; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother and sister.

Raymond G. Helmer Jr. ’54

Raymond Grant Helmer Jr. ’54 of Houston, Texas, died April 10, 2022. He was 89.

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

He is survived by his wife, June Shearer Helmer; children, Raymond Helmer III (Jan) and Kathryn Freshcorn; step-children, Barbara Bauer, Kathy Montenegro (Renaldo), and Ken Bauer (Cathy); eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, David Helmer (Nancy); and sister-in-law, Jean Helmer.

Otto R. Naumann Jr. ’54

Otto Robert Naumann Jr. ’54 of Williamsburg, Virginia, died April 1, 2022. He was 92.

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

He is survived by his wife, Judith Anne K. Hartman; daughter, Tracey Augusta Naumann Scudieri (Stephen); sister, Carolyn Robertson; and brother, Douglas Wayne Naumann (Gayle).

He was preceded in death by his wives, Christine Anne Carr Naumann and Doris Miller Naumann, and brother, Eugene Claude Naumann.

Alexander Angeloff ’55

Alexander Angeloff ’55 of Webster, New York, died March 3, 2022. He was 89.

He matriculated from Rochester, New York, and spent one year at VMI.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary Kay Lofurno (Gary) and Andrea Purcell (Tom); grandchildren, Justin, Kyle, and Abigail; and sister-in-law, Pam Angeloff.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Angeloff.

William I. Whitefield Jr. ’55

Rev. William Irvine Whitefield Jr. ’55 of Zephyrhills, Florida, died April 5, 2022. He was 88.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI. He attended the Medical College of Virginia and earned a Master of Theology degree from Drew University.

He is survived by his daughter, Katherine; sons, Steven and David; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son, William I. Whitefield III, and sisters, Katherine Whitefield Ross and Francis Heck.

Alan T. Jackson ’56

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Theobald “Tiger” Jackson ’56 of Bozeman, Montana, died Feb. 13, 2022. He was 88.

He matriculated from Karachi, Pakistan, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri.

He is survived by his partner, Nan Pizitz; children, Jennifer Jackson Anderson, Mark W. Jackson ’85, and Marianne Jackson Amsden; and grandchildren.

Robert K. Fravel ’57

Robert Kile Fravel ’57 of Port Clinton, Ohio, died April 29, 2022. He was 86.

He matriculated from Plain City, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; three sons; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers, William J. Fravel ’59, M.D., and Richard H. “Dick” Fravel ’62.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Julia Fravel.

Robert G. Garrett Jr. ’57

Robert Guy “Bob” Garrett Jr. ’57 of Roanoke, Virginia, died April 7, 2022. He was 86.

He matriculated from Montvale, Virginia, and spent over one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

He is survived by his wife, Alice C. Garrett; children, Margaret Gills (Daniel), Susan Byrd (Ray), Robert G. Garrett III (Barbara), Laura Wiley (Robert), and Cynthia Garrett; grandchildren, Kimberly Vick (Duncan), Daniel Gills (Suzannah), Erin Dill (Joseph), Jamie Gills (Brittni), Nicholas Byrd (Kate), Alison Byrd Walker (Nathan), Caroline Byrd Heflin (Kyle), Robert G. Garrett IV (Katelyn), Reed Garrett ’15 (Mary), Avery Wiley, and Carson Wiley; and 13 great-grandchildren.

William M. Holt Jr. ’58

William Mays “Bill” Holt Jr. ’58 of Powhatan, Virginia, died Feb. 8, 2022. He was 86.

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

He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Hernandez; son, William A. “Tony” Holt ’97; daughters, Leslie Holt Jefferson and Karen Clark (Burman); and grandchildren, Ross, Olivia, Steven, and Maggie Clark, and Otto, Abigail, and William Jefferson.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara McKnight.

Maxwell F. Blanchard Sr. ’59

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Maxwell Farrar “Max” Blanchard Sr. ’59 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died Feb. 10, 2022. He was 85.

He matriculated from Washington, D.C., and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Arts degree from New Mexico Highlands University.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Brown Blanchard; daughters, Lorena Sweeney (Tim), Leslee Comerford (Mike), and Mellanie Smith (J.T.); son, Maxwell Farrar Jr.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Louise Watts.

Dunnie R. Tuck Jr. ’59

Dunnie Richard “Dick” Tuck Jr. ’59 of Carriere, Mississippi, died April 3, 2022. He was 84.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

He is survived by his wife, Violet; daughter, Patricia Easterling; son, D. Richard Tuck III; grandchildren, Austin and Chloe; and step-grandchildren, Sam and Davy.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Gardner.

Thomas E. Coggin Sr. ’60

Thomas Edward “Tom” Coggin Sr. ’60 of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, died Sept. 21, 2021. He was 84.

He matriculated from Mobile, Alabama, and spent two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Coggin; children, Thomas Edward Coggin Jr. (Pamela), Leslie Blair Coggin, Lana Lash (Marty), and John Thornburg (Erica); and grandchildren, Austin Thomas Coggin, Shaun Miller, Phillip Hunter Allman (Claire), Mary Alesha Allman, Tyler Thornburg, and Emily Nesdore (Von).

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eugene Coggin and William David Coggin.

Hunter T. Dovel ’60

Hunter Thompson Dovel ’60 of Chester, Virginia, died March 8, 2022. He was 83.

He matriculated from Luray, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Melanie; daughter, Sarah; and son, David.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Dovel and David Dovel.

Donough C. Hammonds ’60

Donough Cole “Don” Hammonds ’60 of Marietta, Georgia, died Jan. 21, 2022. He was 83.

He matriculated from Lancaster, Kentucky, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Purdom Hammonds; children, Lt. Col. Joe Purdom Hammonds (Pam), Amy Kropacek (Tim), and Col. Christopher Hammonds (Megan); grandchildren, Willow Hammonds, Cole Kropacek (Raquel), Jarod Kropacek, Eva Hammonds, Adilay Hammonds, and Owen Hammonds; and great-grandchildren, Elsie Lynn and Tucker Kropacek.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe W. Hammonds, and sister-in-law, Barbara.

James H. Tumlinson ’60

James Homer “Jim” Tumlinson ’60, Ph.D., of Melrose, Florida, died Feb. 9, 2022. He was 83.

He matriculated from West Point, Mississippi, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He earned a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Mississippi State University.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Tumlinson; daughters, Anne Tumlinson (Erik Johnson) and Katherine Tumlinson (Mehul Patel); grandchildren, Grace Stohr and James Stohr; and siblings, Beverly Sparrow, Bud Tumlinson, and David Tumlinson.

Harbert L.R. Alexander Sr. ’61

Harbert Lee Rice “Alex” Alexander Sr. ’61 of Jackson, Tennessee, died April 24, 2022. He was 82.

He matriculated from Jackson and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI. He earned a Master of Arts degree from Rutgers University.

He is survived by his wife, Nora Noe Alexander; three children; and three grandchildren.

Benjamin C. Cleveland ’61

Benjamin Creighton Cleveland ’61 of Tucson, Arizona, died Feb. 25, 2022. He was 82.

He matriculated from Nogales, Arizona, and spent two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona.

He is survived by his children, Christopher Cleveland, Robert Cleveland (Shelly), Jessica Cunningham, and Jennifer Cleveland; grandchildren, Robert, Erin, and Tia; five great-grandchildren; and brothers, Rodney Cleveland (Pam) and Thomas Cleveland (Debbie).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Duncan Cleveland.

Joseph L. Hartford ’61

Joseph Lynn Hartford ’61 of Foresthill, California, died Feb. 14, 2022. He was 82.

He matriculated from Hamilton, Ohio, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Science degree from New York University.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Stephen Hartford (Julia) and Chrystal Farrow (Jeff); step-children, Tamara Wiper and Dr. Christina Bosserman (Bowe); grandchildren, Matthew and Christina Farrow and Patrick and Lily Hartford; and step-grandchildren, Michael and Nathan Bosserman.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Bill, and sister-in-law, Linda.

James V. Mowery ’61

James Vance “Jim” Mowery ’61 of Southern Pines, North Carolina, died March 7, 2022. He was 82.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Renate; daughters, Roberta Mowery King (Steve), Michelle Mowery Johnson (Rob), Christine Mowery (Todd Becker), and Yvonne Mowery (Kristin Kegerreis); and grandchildren, Isabella, Alexandra, Ryan, and Grant King, Caroline and Alex Johnson, and Ethan and Kate Becker-Mowery.

John C. Allen Sr. ’62

John Crile Allen Sr. ’62 of Coalton, West Virginia, died April 21, 2022. He was 83.

He matriculated from Clarksburg, West Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from VMI. (Editor’s Note: An extended obituary for Allen appears in the In Memory section of this issue.)

Lawrence G. Dapra ’62

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lawrence Gilbert “Larry” Dapra ’62 of Corpus Christi, Texas, died Feb. 25, 2022. He was 82.

He matriculated from Highlands Falls, New York, and spent less than one year at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Albert G. Rutherford II ’62

Albert Greig “Ab” Rutherford II ’62 of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, died Jan. 31, 2022. He was 80.

He matriculated from Honesdale and spent less than one year at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Nuttycombe Rutherford; children, Sarah Hiller (Vern), Wallace (Rose), James (Dawn), Sherry Krokowski (Bill), and Albert (Allie); grandchildren, Jason and Matthew Williams, Jeremy, Megan Audrey, Wyatt, Sarah, Margaret, Emily, and Grace Rutherford, Alexis Begalka, Lauren Palmer, and Katherine and Will Krokowski; great-grandchildren, Piper, Callum, and Maya Williams, Malachi Rutherford, Kazimir Hoffart, Lila Begalka, and Louis and Boyd Palmer; and brother, Bailie Rutherford.

He was preceded in death by his brother, James B. Rutherford, and grandson, Brian Hunt Rutherford.

John H. Stelmack ’62

John Henry “Pete” Stelmack of Littleton, North Carolina, died April 14, 2020. He was 79.

He matriculated from Portsmouth, Virginia, and spent one year at VMI.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Amber Stelmack Magner (Joshua), Brianna Stelmack, and Noah Stelmack; great-grandchildren, Leland and Emmett Magner; and sister, Patricia Stelmack Chance.

He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph R. Stelmack.

John M. Anastas ’63

John Michael Anastas ’63 of Galloway, New Jersey, died Feb. 22, 2022. He was 80.

He matriculated from Albany, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI.

He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey W. Anastas (Deidre) and James S. Anastas ’94 (Kirsten); grandchildren, Chloe Drew Anastas and Daniel Jude Anastas; and sister-in-law, Sheila Filler.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Anastas, and sisters, Melba Lee and Bessie Anastas.

Isaac L. Cannon II ’63

Isaac Lewis Cannon II ’63 of Utica, New York, died Jan. 20, 2022. He was 80.

He matriculated from Portsmouth, Virginia, and spent one year at VMI.

Harry J. Bartosik Jr. ’65

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Harry Jerome Bartosik Jr. ’65 of Fairfax Station, Virginia, died Feb. 27, 2022. He was 78.

He matriculated from Monessen, Pennsylvania, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Alabama.

He is survived by his son, James E. “Jeb” Bartosik ’96 (Dalia), and grandchildren, Kristin, Jonathon, Will, and Wyatt.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn T. Bartosik; brothers, Richard M. Bartosik ’78, who died Sept. 12, 2019, and Brian B. Bartosik; and sister, Dora C. Bartosik.

William K. Dunham Jr. ’65

William King Dunham Jr. ’65, M.D., of Birmingham, Alabama, died Feb. 20, 2022. He was 79.

He matriculated from Birmingham and spent one year at VMI. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Alabama.

He is survived by his wife, Judith Walter Dunham; children, Stephanie Jan Kies, Blair Dunham Greene, William King Dunham III, and Benjamin Walter Dunham; grandchildren, Lilian Wylette Kies, Cecelia Judith Dunham, William King Dunham IV, Morgan Dunham Greene, and Walter Burton Dunham; and brother, Robert Hall Dunham.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Jones Dunham.

Daryl S. McClung Jr. ’65

Daryl Smythe McClung Jr. ’65 of King George, Virginia, died March 24, 2022. He was 78.

He matriculated from Jacksonville, North Carolina, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

He is survived by his son, Daryl “Scott” McClung (Stacie); grandchildren, Grace Lewis (Jacob) and Lydia, Elijah, and Anna-Claire McClung; and brother, Roger McClung.

Charles E. Smith ’65

Charles Edward Smith ’65, D.Sc., of Coley’s Point, Bay Robert, Newfoundland, Canada, died Dec. 9, 2021. He was 79.

He matriculated from Newport News, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He earned Master of Science degrees from the University of Virginia and Georgia Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Science degree from George Washington University.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Neil-Smith; daughter, Charlan Cornwell (Michael); and grandsons, Jackson and Dalton Cornwell.

Charles V. Brooke ’67

Charles Vaughan “Charlie” Brooke ’67 of Warrenton, Virginia, died Feb. 25, 2022. He was 77.

He matriculated from Warrenton and spent over two years at VMI. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Christopher Newport University.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Brooke; children, Becky Wiebel and Tim Brooke (Melissa); grandchildren, Reece, Noah (Ashley), Sydney (David), and Isaiah (Vanessa); and great-grandchildren, Reece, Ryleigh, Duke, Sophie, Keira, and Greyson.

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Brooke, and brother, Newton M. “Buddy” Brooke III.

Robert P. Kyle ’67

Robert Porter Kyle ’67 of Richmond, Virginia, died Feb. 6, 2022. He was 76.

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

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Kelly Kyle; daughters, Margaret (Guillaume Plantin), Kathleen, and Elizabeth (Brant Ward); three grandchildren; brother; and sister.

Graham C. Williams ’68

Graham Chandler Williams ’68 of Midlothian, Virginia, died April 4, 2022. He was 75.

He matriculated from Clarksville, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Robbie; children, Perry (Tina), Lewis (Jocelyn), Elizabeth, and Elizabeth Musick; grandchildren, Drew and Clay Turner, Tommy, Julia, Ellie, Graham, Mason and Mia Williams, and A.V. and Ryland Musick; and daughter-in-law, Katie.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Ryland “Bert” Musick.

Robert A. Lane ’75

Virginia, died Feb. 2, 2022. He was 69.

He matriculated from Ruther Glen, Virginia, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business. He earned a Master of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.

He is survived by his wife, Debra Carter Lane; children, Andrea Hammock (Jamie) and Rob Lane; granddaughters, Grace and Maggie Hammock; mother, Gloria Lane; and brothers, Stephen B. Lane ’73 (Ginger) and Stuart Lane (Kathy).

John F. Sanford ’77

John Franklin Sanford ’77 of Luray, Virginia, died Feb. 4, 2022. He was 67.

He matriculated from Luray and spent over four years at VMI.

He is survived by his brother, Robert K. Sanford ’77.

Morris D. Slagle ’77

Morris Dean “Mo” Slagle ’77 of Shawnee, Kansas, died April 29, 2022. He was 67.

He matriculated from Hickory, North Carolina, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

John R. Hall ’80

John Randolph Hall ’80 of Poughkeepsie, New York, died Feb. 1, 2022. He was 63.

He matriculated from Wappingers Falls, New York, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in modern languages from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Sandrina; daughter, Emma M. Hall; brother, Charles Hall (Patti); sister, Dr. Cyndy Hall; and sisters- and brothersin-law, Deborah and Rocco Garbellano, Maria and Stephen Dolce, Dominick DiCapua, Loisann Palomba, and Gino DiCapua.

Kenneth B. Cade ’85

Kenneth Brian “Ken” Cade ’85 of Newland, North Carolina, died April 27, 2022. He was 59.

He matriculated from Roanoke, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from VMI. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Wake Forest University.

He is survived by his wife, Katy Bailey; children, Sarah Cade, Zachary Cade, and Brian Cade; step-children, Jordan Thompson, Anna Thompson, and Grace Thompson; grandchildren, Harvey and Della Cain and Knox, Emberly, and River Cade; parents, Charles and Mabel Cade; and brother, Steven Cade (Rebecca).

He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Cade III.

Kyle I. Winter ’85

Kyle Ivar Winter ’85 of Amelia Court House, Virginia, died Feb. 3, 2022. He was 57.

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

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Winter; children, Kyle Winter, Nicole Riahi, Ashley Mederos, Hannah Griffin, Leah Winter, Jon Winter, Jacob Winter, and Magnus Winter; grandchildren, Riley, Claire, Madeleine, Aryelle, Sawyer, Lucas, Logan, and Arianna; mother, Donna Sullivan; and sister, Kim Keller.

Linton D. Walsh ’86

Linton David Walsh ’86 of Dublin, Ireland, died March 13, 2022.

He matriculated from Dublin and spent one year at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Maura; children, Ben, Kara, and Jake; parents, Peter and Ann; sister, Susan; brothers, John and Robert; and sisters-in-law, Esther, Jacinta, and Valerie.

Martin J. Hawks ’91

Martin Jay “Marty” Hawks ’91, of the United Arab Emirates, died Feb. 28, 2022. He was 52.

He matriculated from Dublin, Virginia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from VMI.

He is survived by his sons, Alexander James Hawks and Nicholas George Hawks; parents, Phillips and Sandra Hawks; brothers, Richard Andrew Hawks and David Wayne Hawks; sister, Tammy Hawks Windle (Tim); grandmother, Ann Sunman; and mother of his sons, Janet Hawks.

Chadwick G. Neely ’97

Chadwick Gandy “Chad” Neely ’97 of Austin, Texas, died March 7, 2022. He was 47.

He matriculated from San Antonio, Texas, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas-Austin.

He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Gandy Neely; father, Warren Fordtran Neely; sister, Caroline Neely Rose (Thomas); and grandmother, Grace Hoffman Gandy.

Robert L. Harrison II ’01

Robert Lee Harrison II ’01 of Lebanon, Ohio, died April 5, 2019. He was 40.

He matriculated from Circleville, Ohio, and was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business.

He is survived by his wife, Jen Harrison; children, Rayless, Alissa, and Reagan; mother, Mary Harrison-Reed (Harold); sisters, Susan Renee Kennedy (Scott) and Dr. Pamela Gail Creed (Tony); parents-in-law, Chris and Sandie Wunnenberg; sister-in-law, Erica Ramsey (Scott); and brother-in-law, Chris August Wunnenberg IV.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Harrison.

William F. Kastelberg V ’04

William Frederick Kastelberg V ’04 of Richmond, Virginia, died Feb. 25, 2022. He was 39.

He matriculated from Richmond and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and business from VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Liz; sons, Liam, Teddy, and Peter; father, William F. “Rick” Kastelberg IV ’74; mother, Page Kastelberg; sisters, Carrington Gilliss (Neil) and Ellen Kastelberg O’Neill (Daniel); grandmother, Jean Archer; in-laws, Buff and Theresa Smith; and brothersin-law, Kevin Smith and Will Smith (Meredith).

Kenny Yuan ’17

Kenny Yuan ’17 of Tucson, Arizona, died Feb. 3, 2022. He was 29.

He matriculated from Richmond, Virginia. He was a distinguished graduate of VMI, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado.

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James C. Bennett

James Clyde “Sonny” Bennett of Monterey, California, died Jan. 29, 2022. He was 74.

He was a former Army ROTC instructor at VMI.

He is survived by his wife, Stella; children, Ellen, Matt (Yamilet), and Casey (Dan); and grandchildren, Aaliyah and James.

Steven P. Douty

Steven Parrish Douty of Buena Vista, Virginia, died Feb. 10, 2022. He was 74.

He formerly taught at VMI.

He is survived by his children, Melissa Douty (Heather) and Michael Wilkening (Chip); grandchildren, Alexandra Coughlan (Alexander) and Cooper Paxton; great-grandson, Michael Pruorn; and former wife, Patti Griffith Spinner.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Pappas Douty.

Tamara S. Hickman

Tamara Scott “Tammy” Hickman of Buena Vista, Virginia, died March 2, 2022. She was 61.

She formerly worked at VMI.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Allen Hickman, and brother, Jeffrey Lee Scott.

Manfred A. Lynch

Manfred Austin “Mac” Lynch, of Lexington, Virginia, died March 3, 2022. He was 73.

He worked in the Physical Plant as a youth and volunteered at the Jackson House Museum in his retirement years.

He is survived by his son, Manfred A. Lynch III, and brother, Ashby Lynch (Colleen).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda C. Lynch; sister, Ruthie Boone; and brother-in-law, Glenn Boone.

Philip E. Patterson

Philip Edmond “Jay” Patterson of Buena Vista, Virginia, died Feb. 11, 2022. He was 58.

Patterson previously worked at VMI as a patrol sergeant.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Patterson Mills (Tony) and Jonathan Kane Patterson; grandchildren, Cole Mills, Knox Dancy, and Dax, Kaylee Jae, Madelynn, and Weston Patterson; brothers, Jon Conrad “Rad” Patterson (Angie) and Andrew Cullen Patterson (Jennifer); and sister, Leslie Patterson Dorey (Yonnie).

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Oyler Patterson.

Kevin J. Riedel

Kevin Joseph Riedel of Lexington, Virginia, died Jan. 25, 2022. He was 33.

He served as a campus minister at VMI.

He is survived by his parents, David J. Riedel Sr. and Marie K. Riedel; siblings, David (Constance Magnuson), Annelise, Nick, and John Riedel; and grandparents, Bill and Janet Riedel and Frank Koha.

Brenda E. Wilhelm

Brenda Elaine Wilhelm of Lexington, Virginia, died Feb. 15, 2022. She was 78.

She previously worked at VMI.

She is survived by her spouse, Deborah K. Elder, and brother, Carl P. Wilhelm.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Henry F. Wilhelm.