Emmett Leroy Rackley

1958 - 2022

Obituary of Emmett Leroy Rackley

Emmet Leroy (Lee) Rackley, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Goose Creek, SC, on July 14, 2022.

Interment will be at the National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC, July 21, 2022. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Lee was born on December 21, 1938 to Stella and C.T. (Ted) Rackley of Amarillo, TX. He was married to Jerrilyn Rackley of Port Chicago, CA, on August 16, 1958. They were married for 34 years.  He joined the US Navy in 1958 and served his country in the submarine service until his retirement in 1989. He was an active member of the Fleet Reserve, Goose Creek Lodge #401, and The Dorchester Shrine.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Stella and C.T. (Ted) Rackley and one brother, Ted Rackley, all of Amarillo, TX.

Lee is survived by his ex-wife, Jerrilyn Rackley of Moncks Corner, SC, two daughters, Teresa Lauver, and Tina Goode of Moncks Corner, SC, and one son, Terry Rackley and his wife, Sherryl Rackley, of Marianna, FL, eight grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, two brothers, John Rackley and Robert Rackley, of Amarillo, TX as well as a host of family members in and around Amarillo, TX.

Memorials may be made in his honor to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC or the Shriner's Children’s' Hospital on line at: https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give

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John Spear Mt. Pleasant - Commander John R. Spear died on August 10, 2018. He was born in Bar Harbor, Maine on March 14, 1932. He graduated from Bar Harbor High School in 1950 and was class President. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Maine Maritime Academy and a Master of Education from The Citadel. After graduation from Maine Maritime Academy he entered the Navy and served 23 years on active duty, 21 of which were in the Submarine service. He served on the USS Medregal (SS 480), USS Wahoo (SS 565), USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN 633), USS Clamagore (SS 343) as Executive Officer, and the USS Thornback (SS 480) as Commanding Officer. He also served on the Staff of Submarine Officers School New London, Connecticut, Staff of Commander Submarine Forces Pacific Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Staff of Commander Submarine Flotilla Six in Charleston, South Carolina. He retired from the military in 1977 as Executive Officer of the Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic. While in the service, Cdr. Spear was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal with Gold Star, Navy Unit Commendation and several letters of Commendation. At the Polaris Missile Facility, he met Anne Tovey (a Native Charlestonian) and they married in 1978. After retirement from the Navy he was employed as a Field Engineer by General Electric Company and transferred to Newport, Rhode Island. He retired there in 1985 and they moved to their retirement home in Bar Harbor, Maine. After four years the call of the South was too much for his wife Anne to overcome so they moved back to South Carolina and settled in Mt. Pleasant. Cdr. Spear was active in many societies. He was a member and past President of the Major General William Moultrie Chapter Sons of the America Revolution, South Carolina Society War of 1812, Dames and Barons of the Magna Charta, Washington Light Infantry, Palmetto Guards, Charleston Chapter South Carolina Genealogy Society and past member of the Mayflower Society. He was given a distinguished Southern Citizen Award by the South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans for his work in Magnolia Cemetery Soldiers Burial Ground and the Hunley Crew burials. Cdr. Spear was predeceased by his wife Anne Tovey Spear, son John R, Spear, Jr., a brother Robert Seely, a sister Joy Jordan and a brother Oliver W. Spear and a step daughter Cheryl Kennington. He is survived by his sister Mary Jane Graves of Colchester, Connecticut, sister Laura Jean Henry of Winthrop, Maine daughters Jennifer Wright and Audrey L. Haselden (Kent) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, step daughters Linda Hassell (John) of Charleston, SC, Debra Javaherian and Susan McLaughlin of New York and step son Warren McLaughlin of Gaston, South Carolina, 5 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Communion. There will be no funeral. Entombment will be at Magnolia Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to PALMETTO CREMATION SOCIETY, 11 Cunnington Ave. Charleston, SC 29405, 843-722-2555. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or shared at www.palmettocremationsociety.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 14, 2018

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ENCS(SS) Michael Howard Bailey
Hickory NC
Eternal Patrol on October 9, 2018
May 14, 1949 - October 9, 2018

LCDR(SS) Churchill James Campbell
Goose Creek SC
Eternal Patrol on October 4, 2018
December 1, 1916 - October 4, 2018

Churchill James "Jim" Campbell, 102, of Goose Creek SC passed away on October 4, 2018. He was born on December 1, 1916 and served Feb 1942 to Dec 1945 aboard S-48, S-17 and PARCHE. He qualified gold in 1944 and was aboard for all six war patrols, serving as XO for war patrols 5-6, earning the Combat Patrol Pin with 4 stars and two Silver Stars. PARCHE was one of the most highly decorated submarines in SUBPAC, earning five battle stars, and a Presidential Unit Citation. Her skipper, Lawson P 'Red' Ramage was awarded the Medal Of Honor for actions during War Patrol 2.  PARCHE's Conning tower and Bridge fairing remain as a memorial display at the Submarine Base Pearl Harbor and BOWFIN Submarine Museum at Pearl Harbor. Jim left the Navy as LCDR in 1945. Jim was a member of SVWWII, USSVI Charleston Base and USSVI USS PARCHE base. Qualified in submarines on the USS Parche (SS-384) in 1944 and was a LCDR when he left the Navy.

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CDR(SS) John Richard Spear
Mt. Pleasant SC
Eternal Patrol on August 10, 2018
Marcy 14, 1932 - August 10, 2018

John Spear Mt. Pleasant - Commander John R. Spear died on August 10, 2018. He was born in Bar Harbor, Maine on March 14, 1932. He graduated from Bar Harbor High School in 1950 and was class President. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Maine Maritime Academy and a Master of Education from The Citadel. After graduation from Maine Maritime Academy he entered the Navy and served 23 years on active duty, 21 of which were in the Submarine service. He served on the USS Medregal (SS 480), USS Wahoo (SS 565), USS Casimir Pulaski (SSBN 633), USS Clamagore (SS 343) as Executive Officer, and the USS Thornback (SS 480) as Commanding Officer. He also served on the Staff of Submarine Officers School New London, Connecticut, Staff of Commander Submarine Forces Pacific Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Staff of Commander Submarine Flotilla Six in Charleston, South Carolina. He retired from the military in 1977 as Executive Officer of the Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic. While in the service, Cdr. Spear was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medal with Gold Star, Navy Unit Commendation and several letters of Commendation. At the Polaris Missile Facility, he met Anne Tovey (a Native Charlestonian) and they married in 1978. After retirement from the Navy he was employed as a Field Engineer by General Electric Company and transferred to Newport, Rhode Island. He retired there in 1985 and they moved to their retirement home in Bar Harbor, Maine. After four years the call of the South was too much for his wife Anne to overcome so they moved back to South Carolina and settled in Mt. Pleasant. Cdr. Spear was active in many societies. He was a member and past President of the Major General William Moultrie Chapter Sons of the America Revolution, South Carolina Society War of 1812, Dames and Barons of the Magna Charta, Washington Light Infantry, Palmetto Guards, Charleston Chapter South Carolina Genealogy Society and past member of the Mayflower Society. He was given a distinguished Southern Citizen Award by the South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans for his work in Magnolia Cemetery Soldiers Burial Ground and the Hunley Crew burials. Cdr. Spear was predeceased by his wife Anne Tovey Spear, son John R, Spear, Jr., a brother Robert Seely, a sister Joy Jordan and a brother Oliver W. Spear and a step daughter Cheryl Kennington. He is survived by his sister Mary Jane Graves of Colchester, Connecticut, sister Laura Jean Henry of Winthrop, Maine daughters Jennifer Wright and Audrey L. Haselden (Kent) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, step daughters Linda Hassell (John) of Charleston, SC, Debra Javaherian and Susan McLaughlin of New York and step son Warren McLaughlin of Gaston, South Carolina, 5 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Communion. There will be no funeral. Entombment will be at Magnolia Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to PALMETTO CREMATION SOCIETY, 11 Cunnington Ave. Charleston, SC 29405, 843-722-2555. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or shared at www.palmettocremationsociety.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 14, 2018

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ETCS(SS) Paul A. Viering
Ladson SC
Eternal Patrol on July 17, 2018
November 20, 1947

ETCS (SS) Paul Arnold Viering, USN (Ret), 70, of Ladson, SC, husband of Jennie Blank Viering, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 20, 2018 at Parks Funeral Home from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock. Burial will be in Chestnut Hill Memorial Park in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s name may be made to Amedisys Hospice, 1027 Physicians Drive Suite 210 Charleston, SC 29414 or Friends of the Hunley, 1250 Supply St, North Charleston, SC 29405. Paul was born on Thursday November 20, 1947, a son of the late Klein Viering and Margaret Hagenmaier Viering. Paul was a member of USSVI and a Hunley Volunteer. In addition to his wife, Jennie Viering of Ladson, SC, Paul leaves behind his sister, Louise Plymire of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great nephews. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. 

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FTC(SS) Vernon James Freshour
Bucklin KS
Eternal Patrol on March 1, 2018
July 15, 1936 - March 1, 2018

BUCKLIN – Vernon James Freshour, 81, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Hill Top House, Bucklin. He was born July 15, 1936 in Dodge City, KS, the son of Floyd James and Nina Alberta (Skeen Freshour. He met Margaret Nichol in Holy Lock, Scotland. They were married April 24, 1970 in Ladson, South Carolina. They were married for almost 36 years. He was a graduate of Bucklin High School and attended Dodge City Junior College. He joined the Navy in1954 and was on active duty for 24 years. He served aboard five submarines, one twice. While initially earning the rating of Chief Torpedoman qualified in submarines, he retired as a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Launch System Technician. He made several submerged patrols that each lasted an average of 77 days. The total submerged time equates to over four years underwater. He served his country with Honor and Pride. He same as wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including his life. A fleet Ballistic Missile Sailor serving on submarine is a man who is willing to leave his family and home, while he subjects himself to the tedium of repeatedly going where, he did not know, to stand ready to do something he wished fervently never to do, only to return to port to rest a while so he could do it over repeatedly. This was because the Fleet Ballistic Submarine's mission is to remain undetected ready to fire their missiles on order of the President of the United States from unknown parts of the world in the defense of our country. He wore few medals, was never the subject of an individual monument to his tireless efforts while seeking no special favors for his many sacrifices except to serve his country. He was a Broker licensed by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission and owned the Freshour Furniture in Summerville, South Carolina. He was an active life member of the United States Submarine Veterans Inc.; American Legion Post in Bucklin, Kansas; and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Dodge City, Kansas. Survivors include brothers Kirk Freshour and wife Judy, Colonial Beach Virginia and Lynn Freshour and wife Ali ce, Spotsylvania, Virginia: Several nephews, nieces, great nephew and great nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret, brother Tom and Sister Louise and brother-in-law Leland Durham. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville, with Rev. Mark Fillmore officiating and full military honors by the United States Navy and Bucklin American Legion Post 269. There will be no public viewing. The family suggests memorials to Wounded Warriors and United Methodist Church, Mullinville, Kansas both in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834. Condolences may be sent to www.minnismortuary.net. Published in Dodge City Daily Globe on Mar. 6, 2018

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QMC(SS) William T. Owens
Summerville SC
Eternal Patrol on December 2, 2017
July 15, 1935 - December 2, 2017

SD1(SS) William 'Willie' Lee Jones
Bonneau SC
Eternal Patrol on  December 30, 2017
June 19, 1925 - December 30, 2017

William Lee Jones the first child of the late Herbert and Martha Jones was born June 19, 1925 in Bonneau, South Carolina. After an untimely death of his father, his mother relocated to the Asheville area of North Carolina along with his brother Franklin and sister Willie Mae. He attended Asheville City Schools in Asheville, NC. William entered the United States Navy in January 1943 during World War II and was honorably discharged July 1946. He achieved the rank of First Class Steward. He went on to serve in the Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged, May 1952. He served on the following submarines during his service to the country: USS Barb (SS-220), USS Cod (SS-224), USS Escolar (SS-294), USS Blower (SS-325), USS Ronquil (SS-396), USS Sennett (SS-408). Williams soon found the profession that everyone knew him mostly for, an over the road truck driver. He began driving trucks and continued for the next 50 years. There probably is not a route through the United States or a location which you named in his presence that he would not gladly give you his advice on how to complete your travels. He traveled the United States north and south, east and west only rivaled by other members of his profession. He and his family frisst moved to Washington, DC and then on to Brooklyn, NY where they lived for 30 years. William and Estelle returned to St. Stephen in 1979 and remain there until this day. Upon return to St. Stephen, he returned to a familiar place of worship, his family church Day Dawn Baptist Church. A great passion of William Jones was his time serving his country during World War II. Soon after he return to St. Stephen, he became more involved in various veteran’s organizations such as U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II, Veterans of Foreign Wars. William Jones departed his life on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bobbie Jean King (Hashabiah Baht Yisrael) and his son, Anthony Jones. William’s survivors include his wife of seventy-one years, Estelle Jones of Saint Stephen, SC, sons: Willie Lee Jones and wife Mary, Saint Stephen, SC; Kevin E. Jones and wife Marcelyn, Norwich, CT; daughter, Barbara Ann Jones (Nivcharah Baht Ysirael), Trenton, NJ. Other relatives and loved ones left to cherish his memories are: sixteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Benessa Hillery, Brooklyn, NY, Rosiland Jackson and husband John, Brooklyn, NY; one nephew, Frank Morant, Brooklyn, NY; and a host of grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and other relatives. 

SVWWII Swamp Fox Chapter
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USSVI Charleston Base Life
Holland Club

MOMM2(SS) Sameul Eugene Whatley
Greenwood, SC
Eternal Patrol on November 28, 2017
Sailor Rest Your Oar
July 8, 1924  -  November 28, 2017

Samuel Eugene Whatley, 93, resident of Bruce Road, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, July 8, 1924, he was a son of the late Pope Payne Whatley, Sr. and Vera Hollingsworth Whatley. Mr. Whatley was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, retired from Greenwood Mills where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and was a longtime cattle farmer.  …A member of Mountain Creek Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Woodman of the World, Cattleman’s Association and Master Mason of Friendship Masonic Lodge #25 and formerly volunteered with the Epworth Fire Department. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara W. Reid of Greenwood; granddaughter, Kristi Elizabeth Cothran and a great-grandson, Michael Anthony Cothran, both of Clinton; two sisters, Irma Medlock of Greenwood, Peggy Cockrell of Saluda and two brothers, Payne Whatley of Edgefield and JB Whatley and wife Dot of Cayce. Mr. Whatley was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth Parkman Whatley along with a sister, Helen Banes and two brothers, Paul and Alfred Whatley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2017, from the Blyth Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Hoffman and Rev. Melvin Brown officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Chris Folsom, Glenn Hubbard, Hilton Dodgen, Robbie Parkman, Mark Parkman and Dan Gorman. Honorary escort will be Marion Medlock, Keith Cockrell, Larry Wash, Frank Witt, Joel Whatley, Steve Welch, John Wash and Chuck Wells. The family is at their respective homes and will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 Friday afternoon.

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…James “Jim” Bryant Lowman, 71, of Elloree, passed away October 3, 2017. Born in Lakeland, FL, he was the son of the late James Washington Lowman and Ellen Stokes Lowman and husband to the late Brenda Lowman. After high school, he joined the United States Navy proudly serving his country for twenty three years, retiring as a Master Chief. Following his Navy service, he went on to work in public service for South Carolina Ports Authority as a Maintenance Foreman and then retiring from Berkeley County Water and Sanitation as the Superintendent of Maintenance. Jim was a member of Sub Vet's and Goose Creek American Legion. He was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing, carpentry, restoring furniture and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Tara Hammett of Georgetown, Kelly Hiers and husband Bryan of Midlothian, VA, Jamie Lowman and wife Sandy of Elgin and Michael Lowman of Elloree; grandchildren, Grant, Wesley, Luke, Mary-Ellen, Grayson and Caroline. A Memorial Service with military honors will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. The family will receive friends after the service until 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MUSC Children's Hospital Fund, Pediatric Hemoc Department, 59 Bee Street, MSC 201 Charleston, SC 29425. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 869 St. James Avenue Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445, 843-553-1511.

MMC(SS) Donald M. Larsen
Summerville SC
Eternal Patrol on August 1, 2017
Sailor Rest Your Oar
August 11, 1932  -  August 1, 2017

USSVI National 
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Andrew Edward Palenchar, 91, born Oct. 30, 1925, in Carpentertown, Pa., was the son of John A. and Mary Magdalene Puhala Palenchar. He was residing at the Colorado State Veteran's Home in Aurora, Colo. (for the past six months after living with his daughter for 6 1/2 years) when he died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, with his daughter at his side. He attended Hurst High School and received his B.A. from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His wife, Rose Veronica Harvan, predeceased him on Aug. 7, 2009. They were married June 14, 1947, at St. Barnabas Slovak Catholic Church in Swissvale. Andrew is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lee Bourassa, of Aurora, Colo., and his son, Jack Hankins, of Fayette, Ala. He is also survived by his grandsons, Jason Bourassa, of Aurora, Colo., and Jack Hankins, of Thomasville, Ala.; his granddaughter, Kelly Hankins KoIb, of Euphora, Miss.; as well as his great-grandsons, Vash Bourassa, Cooper Hankins, Carter Hankins, Conner Kolb and Carsen KoIb. His sister, Helen Palenchar Woodman, and brother, Michael Palenchar, reside in Greensburg. There are also 13 nieces and nephews in his family. Andrew was a combat veteran and war hero. He served his country in the Navy during World War II on the USS Finback SS230 class submarine. While on its 10th war patrol, the Finback -- with Andrew at the helm and the first man on deck -- rescued Lt. J.G. George Herbert Walker Bush, this country's 41st president, after he was shot down by the Japanese off of Chichi Jima in the South Pacific. Andrew reached over the side of the Finback and pulled the future president out of the water, saving his life. When WWII ended, Andrew played minor league baseball as a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals in Jeanette. After injuring his arm, he went to work for the J. Edgar Thompson steel mill in Braddock, where he met his wife. Also during that time, he joined the Army Reserves. Just as the Korean War was escalating, his reserve unit was called to active duty in September 1950. Andrew then attended Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Ga., before serving for 15 months in 1954-1955 in the Korean War. He continued his military career and served two tours of duty in South Vietnam, 1966-1967 and 1970-1971, for a total of 2 1/2 years in the country. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel in October 1979, having served his country for more than 34 years of his life. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2017, at BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, with a viewing from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Full military honors will be accorded at the graveside. A memorial service will be held in Colorado at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund. To offer a condolence or remembrance, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/triblive-tribune-review/obituary.aspx?n=andrew-e-palenchar&pid=184269276&fhid=30219&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.gCaE3u3y.dpuf
Published in Greensburg Tribune Review from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1

CS1(SS) William Houston 'Bill' Weaver

William Houston Weaver, 88, of Cross, S.C., U S. Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, husband of Carol White Weaver, died Saturday, September 10, 2016, in VA Medical Center. William was born May 20, 1928, in Lana, Mississippi, the son of Lenard Sylvester Weaver and Carrie Lee Moore Weaver. He was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the Association of Sub Vets. Surviving in addition to his wife, are three daughters - Paula Sanders of Sacramento, CA: Elaine Weaver of Kona, Hawaii; Debbie DuBois and her husband, Ron, of Deltona, FL; two sons - William H. Weaver II and his wife, Diane, of Baldhead, City, AZ; and Monte Weaver of Trenton, N.J.; a brother - Marcus Leon Weaver of Forest, MS: two sisters - Francis Williams of Shallowmar, FL; and Jewell Lorraine Murphy and her husband, Gus, of JACKSON, MS; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. His funeral service will be held at Russell Funeral Chapel, Tuesday morning, September 13, 2016, at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL Monday evening, September 12, between 6 and 8 o'clock. Memorials may be made to Belle Isle Presbyterian Church Carpet Fund; 3457 Highway 45; Pineville, S. C. 29468; or to Veterans Victory House; 2461 Sidneys Road; Walterboro, S. C. 29488.

MMCM(SS) Clell B. 'Hutch' Hutchinson

Clell Burton “Chief” Hutchinson, CMC (SS), USN (Ret), died on August 27, 2016 at age 81.  He embarked on eternal patrol from his home, surrounded by loved ones. Chief was born to the late Lillian Rumsey Hutchinson and   Eldon “Halley” Hutchinson in Niles, Michigan. He was dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in his every endeavor; mediocrity was anathema to him.  He was chief of the boat aboard several nuclear submarines.  He was a navy career counselor and senior enlisted advisor to 2 admirals at the Charleston Navy Base as well as chairman of the advisory board of the base Chief’s Club.  He served 2 terms as Command Master Chief Comsubgru Six Staff. As construction coordinator he oversaw the successful building and opening of SIMA.  Chief was a member of the All Navy Conference and recommended several changes to the ombudsman program which were implemented Navy-wide. After navy retirement, Chief turned his attention to hunting, fishing, boating, competition shooting, and his family.  He was Vice President of the Palmetto Gun Club and instrumental in promoting and supporting IPSY and IDPA shooting disciplines.  He taught many shooters, including a talented aspiring Olympian. Chief continued his efforts to be a positive influence and problem solver in the community. Upon learning that his subdivision and surrounding areas were about to lose fire protection, he, along with Tony Peccarora, Ted French and several others began planning the Ashley River Fire District. Chief held many planning meetings at his house and he became Chairman of the Board of the Ashley River Fire District Planning Commission.  The Robert Bosch Corporation donated land for the fire station and the commission received Dorchester County Council approval for an election to form the district and pass the tax authorization to fund it. The voters approved and the ARFD came to fruition.  Chief was a member of The Subvets, the Holland Club, the NRA and the VFW and was an active member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church in Summerville. Chief is survived by his wife, Catherine Lehrberger Hutchinson; 2 daughters, Laura Friend (Joe) and Robin LaRocque (Steve); 2 grandsons, Steven and Adam Hassler (Ginger); and 2 granddaughters, Alexandra and Casandre LaRocque.  He was predeceased by granddaughter Danielle LaRocque.  The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services (7475 Peppermill Pkwy, North Charleston, SC 29418). His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 AM at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Interment will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens after the Mass. Reception immediately following graveside services will be held in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Theresa building fund or the Wounded Warriors Project. Arrangements made by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services (7475 Peppermill Pkwy, North Charleston, SC 29418).

EMCS(SS) William Max Allen

A memorial service will be held, Saturday, August 20th 2016 at 12:00 pm, at McAlister-Smith Funeral, Goose Creek, SC. A reception will follow at the family’s residence. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 869 ST. JAMES AVENUE GOOSE CREEK SC29445

EN1(SS) Edgel Cletis 'Clete' Hash

Edgel "Clete" Cletis Hash, 71, of Summerville, widower of Lynda M. Hash, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Trident Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 10 o'clock AM at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Clete was born on August 26, 1944 in St. Albans, West Virginia, son of the late Charles Vinton Hash and Margie Louise (Adams) Hash. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. Surviving are: daughter: Jennifer Porter, Charleston; son: Gerald Lee Johnson, TN; six brothers and sisters: Joyce Ann Lincolnogger, Culloden, WV, Arlie Vinton Hash, Buffalo, KY, Lois Lee Hash, St. Albans, WV, Anna Pauline Price, St. Albans, WV, Paul Eugene Hash, Thomasville, NC and Elizabeth Lorraine Hash, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 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, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

RMCM(SS) John E. 'Jack' Ilgenfritz

CS2(SS)  Lewis Leroy 'Lee' Allison

Lewis L. Allison PUNTA GORDA, FL - Lewis L. Allison, 89, formerly of Summerville, SC, passed away on April 15, 2016, in Florida, after being forced from his longtime home in Summerville. He died as a result of that displacement and Alzheimer's Disease. He was a proud submarine veteran and a Past President of the Submarine Veterans of WWII group. A Memorial will be held on Saturday, May 21 at 10AM at the Fleet Reserve Branch 269, 99 Wisteria Road in Goose Creek. Friends are welcome to attend. Interment will be with his wife, Carolyn F. in RI later in June. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

FTCM(SS) Robert G. 'Bob' Grabowski

MMCS(SS) James 'Jim' George Yates

 

LCDR(SS) David E. Rein

FTC(SS) Abel 'Abe' Urias Jenkins

RMCM(SS) Gary L. Samples

YMCM(SS) David L. Hansen

FCSN(SS) John Irving Clarkin

John was born on May 5, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. John was a resident of Erie, Pennsylvania at the time of his passing. He Joined the US Navy at age 17 he spent 4 years serving our country aboard the USS Livermore destroyer with his brother and USS Piper submarine during WWII. He was married to Anita. Family and friends are welcome to call on Saturday from 9 AM until 11 AM at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church 155 South Ninth Street Conneaut Lake PA.All are welcome to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Saturday at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church with Father Jeffrey Lucas as Celebrant. Burial with Full Military Honors provided by VFW Post 2006 will follow in Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church Cemetery. Given his dedication to preserving submarine history the family is requesting that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be sent in his honor to Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh 4400 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh PA 15213 for the support and maintenance of the USS Requin.

ENCS(SS) Bruce W. Wright

Monty Silvers Charleston - Monty Silvers, 76, devoted husband of 38 years to Lynda Sanderson Silvers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on September 2, 2015. His funeral service will be held Sunday, September 6, 2015 in Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3075 Bees Ferry Road at 3 p.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday in the church from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Monty was born January 7, 1939, in Clinton, TN to the late W. Kenneth Silvers and Helen Scruggs Silvers. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1957 and joined the U.S Naval Reserves. He attended Gardner-Webb University and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville when he was drafted into active duty. Monty served on the submarine USS Requin and the Navy eventually brought him to Charleston. In 1964 he accepted a draftsman position at Naval Electronics (which through various name changes is now known as SPAWAR Charleston). On the GI Bill, Monty attended and graduated from Trident Technical College as an Electronics Technician. After 35 years of outstanding government service, Monty retired from SPAWAR in 1998. Monty and Lynda, who also worked for NAVELEX/SPAWAR, married in 1977. With a blended family, together they raised five children; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Survived by his loving wife, Lynda; son M. Scott Silvers; daughters M. Jill Silvers, Michelle Holloman Baker (Bill), and Laura Holloman Brown; grandchildren Allexis Silvers Underwood (Cody), Alyson Baker Capone (John), Sara Baker, Corey Silvers, Ashlee Baker, Brandon Silvers and Clay Brown. Great-grandchildren Taylor, Kyla, Savanna, Camdyn, Sarenity, Coltyn, William, Jackson and Dorian (born 9/3); sister-in-law Barbara Stroud (Carlisle) nephews David Stroud (Lynette) and Frederick Stroud (Barbara); and his treasured Tennessee cousins Libby Price, Shannon Biggs (Monte), Bobbie Lynn Wray, and Candy McGlasson (Ralph). Monty was pre-deceased by his parents; son, Jeffrey H. Holloman; son-in-law, Ricky Baker and grandson, Eric Brown. More than anything, Monty loved his God, his Church, and his family. He was a Charter Member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church and served as Church Council President. He was on the Fellowship, Social Ministry, Sanctuary Building, and Financial committees, he also served as a Tabulator. Monty was an active member of the Keenagers, Sunday School and Bible Study classes. He was so excited about our new Sanctuary, so in lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church Sanctuary Building Fund in his memory. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston Funeral Home - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston/obituary.aspx?n=monty-silvers&pid=175737859&fhid=23129#sthash.eVpViVWI.dpuf

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TMCM(SS) Robert J. Deschaine

VADM(SS) Albert Joseph Baciocco, Jr.

HMCS(SS) John 'Doc' David Hill, Jr.

MMCM(SS) Glenn Francis Fleming

MSCM(SS) Ralph 'Dutch' Wieland

MMC(SS) Harry William Feller

FTB2(SS) Stanley Charles 'Charlie' Rook

MMC(SS) Karl Edwin Humbertson

Goose Creek SC

LT(SS) Clyde V. Peters

Chief Petty Officer Benjamin F. “Benny” McDonald, Jr., US Navy, Ret., 76, of Moncks Corner, SC, died Friday morning at his residence. His funeral will be 2:00 PM Tuesday afternoon, March 11, 2014, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will follow in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Monday evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Ste. 504, N. Charleston, SC 29406.CPO McDonald was born June 16, 1937, in Greensboro, GA, a son of Benjamin F. McDonald, Sr., and Maude Thompson McDonald. He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #401 AFM, VFW Post #9509, American Legion Post 126, SubVets, and the Fleet Reserve. CPO McDonald enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, singing, and listening to old country music. He was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Roberts, and a brother, Gail McDonald.Surviving are, his wife, Shirley Donley McDonald; a daughter, Janet Elaine Hicks of Ladson; a son, Benjamin F. “Benny” McDonald, III, and his wife, Lisa, of Moncks Corner; two stepdaughters, Lucinda Ambrose and Melinda Blake; two stepsons, Gene Dillon and John Dillon; a brother, Allen McDonald of Conyers, GA; five grandchildren, Benjamin McDonald, IV, Jennifer Smith, Darrell Hicks, Christopher Judy, and Sean Judy; three great grandchildren, Alyssa Smith, Dale Hicks, and Isabella Hicks; and seven step grandchildren, Slade, Justin, Sierra, Austin, Madison, Addison, and Leah.

Command Senior Chief Kenneth R. Fuhr, 68, of Irmo, SC entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2014. He was born in Washington, IA on May 17, 1945. At age 18 he joined the United States Navy with aspirations on becoming a submariner. After qualifying submarines, he set his sights on a higher goal-to be "Chief of the Boat". He retired from the U.S. Navy as the Command Senior Chief/Chief of the Boat/Senior Enlisted Adviser, on the USS Henry Clay SSBN-625 Blue Crew in 1984. Ken's next career was at the Surry Nuclear Power Station, where he started as a mechanic and retired 20 years later as a Maintenance Coordinator, at the age of 59. After spending a life dedicated to his country and the Navy, he wanted to focus on his family and community. He spent the rest of his life taking care of his family and spending quality time with them. Everybody's helper, Ken, volunteered at Dutch Fork Elementary School; he was the School District's "Outstanding Volunteer" for 2007-2008. He acted as the Base Storekeeper for Charleston Base and later Palmetto Base, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. He also worked as a Welding Teacher's Assistant at Birchwood High School. He was the Regional Commander of Old Friarsgate Civic Association, Block Captain on Shillingford Road. In addition to his joy of volunteering, Ken also enjoyed cooking, canning, baking and metal working. Ken is survived by his wife, Evelyn Lourena Smoak Fuhr of Irmo; daughters, Lisa Marie Siddall of Boise, ID, Denise Fuhr Gregory of Virginia, and Lacey Renee Cortese of Columbia, SC; brothers, Allen Fuhr, and James Fuhr; sisters, Janice Drayfahl, Mary Jungbluth, Rita Brooks, and four grandchildren, Tiffany, Shelby, Seven, Chance; and three great-grandchildren, Koda, Aurora, and Taro. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Verona Fuhr; his son, Roy Phillip Fuhr, and one brother, Stan Fuhr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's name to the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Palmetto Base. Visitation will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with service following immediately after in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment will take place in Carolina Memorial Park following the service. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222

MCPO Clarence Albert "Al" Lammers, USN Ret. LADSON, SC - MCPO Clarence Albert "Al" Lammers, USN Ret., 71, of Ladson, SC, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Trident Hospital. The memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL. Al was born January 15, 1943 in Dumas, AR the son of the Late Clarence Eno Lammers and the Late Wilma Hocking Lammers. He retired from the Navy after 30 years on Submarines. He also was a Navyrecruiter for a few years. Al was a charter member with the American Legion Post 166 Goose Creek, a member of Voiture 1067, a lifetime member with the VFW 3433, a lifetime member of the Submarine Veterans and a member of the FRA Branch 269. He was married to Shelagh Margaret Lammers. His survivors include daughters: Caroline Lee and husband John Davis (Dave) Lee, Susan Edwards and husband Earl Bevins of Goose Creek, SC, Leslie Wise and husband Rodney Wise of North Charleston, SC; grandchildren: Lisa Lee, Dennis Edwards III "Dennie", Heather Lee and Dustin Wise; great-grandchild, Shaye Lee; sisters: Carolyn Maier of Stuttgart,
AR, Claudia Wilson of Hot Springs, AR and Susan Goodwin of CT; and brother, Charles Lammers of Shuttgart, AR. He was preceded in death by one sister, Clara Lammers Clark. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association of South Carolina, 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC 29403 or any Veteran's Organization. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 21, 2014

FTCM(SS) Wayne Ivan Skinner
Charleston SC
Eternal Patrol on December 6, 2013
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NOVEMBER 26, 1942 - DECEMBER 6, 2013

MCPO Wayne Ivan Skinner, USN (Ret.) GOOSE CREEK - Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne Ivan Skinner, USN (Ret.), 71, of Goose Creek, SC, husband of Terry Ann Boatwright Skinner, passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2013, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, at 3:00 pm. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in Stuhr's Northwoods Chapel. Wayne was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1942 in Portsmouth, VA, only child of the late George A. Skinner and Coleen Chapman Skinner. Wayne joined the Navy in 1963. His Naval career spanned from 1963 until 1989, where he served these duty stations: Submarine schools - RTC in San Diego, CA and GMS in Dam Neck, VA, followed by Naval Bell Diving School in Key West, FL. He was then assigned to the following duty stations: USS Simon Bolivar, Instructor at Fleet Ballistic Submarine Training Center in Charleston, USS Francis Scott Key, Pomflant NWS in Goose Creek, USS Mariano G. Vallejo, and Submarine Tender Holland NWS in Goose Creek, until his retirement in April 1989. He spent 24 years of his 26 year enlistment home ported in Charleston. In June 1987, he became a U.S. Licensed Captain. In 1992, he became a U.S. Merchant Marine as a Licensed Boat Captain, which he continued until his death. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Fleet Reserve, U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. at Charleston Base and was a certified P.A.D.I. Open Water Diver. He is survived by his wife of Goose Creek; his son, John Howell Skinner (Rachel Morga) of Summerville; his daughter, Wendy LeAnne Crimmins of North Charleston; his grandson, Tyler John Skinner; his granddaughters, Parker Rae Crimmins and Jordan Nicole Crimmins; and his mother, Coleen Skinner of Deland, FL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406, Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Suite 130, Charleston, SC 29407, Fleet Reserve Association of the Lowcountry, 99 Wisteria Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445 and/or United States Submarine Veterans, P.O. Box 3870, Silverdale, WA 98383. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston  Published in Charleston Post & Courier on Dec. 8, 2013

HMC(SS) Boyce 'Doc' Greg Williams
Awendaw SC
Eternal Patrol on September 3, 2013
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DECEMBER 7, 1933 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Boyce "Doc" Williams GOOSE CREEK - Mr. Boyce "Doc" Greg Williams, 79, residence Goose Creek, SC, husband of Joyce Marie Shirley Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Williams are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at eleven o'clock a.m. at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday evening from five until seven p.m. at the funeral home. Boyce was born December 7, 1933 in Brownsville, TX to the late Carl C. Williams and Lemma M. Gregg Williams. He served his country with 22 years in the U.S. Navy as a corman on nuclear submarines and 2 years in the U.S. Army. He was affectionately known as "Doc" to many. Boyce graduated from the Baptist College of North Charleston and was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Goose Creek, the sub vets and VFW in Goose Creek. He will be remembered as a loving husband, grandfather and great grandfather. Boyce is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce S. Williams of Goose Creek, SC, sons: Boyce G. Williams Jr. of Maryland and Carl Allan Williams of North Carolina, daughters: Delain Marie Gunn Williams (John) of New port Richie, FL and Leslie Wagner Williams of Moncks Corner, SC, a step-daughter: Tina M. Willis ( Russell )and step-son Terry Lee Rodgers, both of Goose Creek, SC, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and a sister: Mary Ann Williams of California. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Veterans Associations, 4647 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706. Arrangements are provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843-797-2222). A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston Published in Charleston Post & Courier on September 5, 2013

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ICC(SS) William 'Bill' U. Buxton
Gig Harbor WA
Eternal Patrol on August 29, 2013
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NOVEMBER 13, 1936 - AUGUST 29, 2013

William Buxton (November 13, 1936 - August 29, 2013) William U. Buxton (Bill), 76, died on Thursday, August 29th in Gig Harbor, WA after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on November 13, 1936. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan, daughter Bonnie L. Cornett, husband Don, son Robert G. Buxton, and wife Martha, three granddaughters, Amy, Megan and Amber and two great-grandsons Nate and Cole. Bill was an Inter-Communications Chief in the U.S. Navy and served on submarines for 20 years, retiring in 1974. He worked for Bayer at their Bushy Park, SC, facility as in Instruments Technician and for Giant Cement, Harleyville, SC, as the Instruments Foreman. Bill lived in Ladson and Summerville for 38 years, recently moving to Gig Harbor, WA. He is a Past Master of the Summerville Masonic Lodge, and was a member of the Scottish Rite. He was also a volunteer at the Summerville Medical Center. No formal services are planned. A private family memorial will be held.

EMC(SS) Richard 'Barney' DeSaussure Barnette

QMC(SS) Patrick Andrew Carswell

SK2(SS) Lawrence 'Larry' Robert Fox

MT1(SS) Augustus 'Gus' Christian Martin

TMC(SS) David Carl Bonow

David Carl Bonow, 74, of Goose Creek, husband of Sharon Joy Bonow, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012, at two o'clock at Lighthouse Baptist Church 100-C Central Avenue Goose Creek, SC 29445. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church after the service. Mr. Bonow was born October 22, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, son of the late Erwin and Hazel Bonow. Preceded by brothers Robert and Richard, and sisters Ruth and Dothy Yednak. He retired from the United States Navy as TMC(SS). He also worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and Kings Bay, GA. He was also an avid woodworker, but his greatest joy came from the simple act of watching grandchildren grow up. Surviving in addition to his wife are: Douglas (Mary), David, Keith (Melainie), Danita (Joe) and Dawn. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.tricountycremationcenter.com ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843) 821-4888. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

HMCS(SS) Raymond Lee Murphy
Portland OR

TMCM(SS) Barry Albright Wilson

N. Charleston, S.C. : Barry Albright Wilson, Sr. , 76 of N. Charleston, S.C. formerly of Hallsboro, N.C. died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Trident Medical Center in N. Charleston, S.C. . He was the son of the late George Wilson and Margaret Wilson and was preceded in death by a brother George P. Wilson. He served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years. He served on the USS Bushnell, AS15, USS Thornback SSN418, USS Theodore Roosevelt, SSBN 600, USS John T. Calhoun, SSBN 630, USS James K. Polk SSBN 645, an active of the Fleet Reserve Assoc. and Submarine Veteran Assoc. After his Retirement from the U.S. Navy he served 15 years for the Dept. of Defense. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Thompson Wilson of N. Charleston, S.C.; Sons: Barry A. Wilson, Jr. of Shady Grove, Fl., Gregory Wilson of Wexford, Pennsylvania.; Sisters: Kitty Wilson Weisner of Greensboro, N.C., Dixie Wilson Rogers of Graham, N.C., Pat Wilson Norris and Carolyn Baldwin both of Whiteville, N.C., Betty Rose Wilson Tarbox of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Margaret Wilson Phillips of Lundrum, S.C., Grandsons: Caleb Wilson, Alexander Wilson; Granddaughters: Maisie Wilson, Molly Wilson Taylor and Meghan Wilson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the McKenzie Mortuary Chapel with Dr. Dave Heller officiating with burial following in the Whiteville Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday night, November 7, 2012 at McKenzie Mortuary from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

EMC(SS) William 'Bill' E. Pruitt
Moncks Corner,

CPO William E."Bill" Pruitt, US Navy, Ret., 71, of Moncks Corner, SC, died Thursday morning at his residence. His memorial service will be 3:00 PM Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2012, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will follow at a later date in the Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the VFW Post 9509 Ladies Auxiliary for Cancer Aide and Research, 1142 South Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461. CPO Pruitt was born October 27, 1940, in Anderson, SC, a son of James E. Pruitt and Nellie Chastain Campbell. He was the State Senior Vice Commander of the SC VFW, Past Commander of VFW Post 9509, and Past District 1 Commander. He was also a member of the Sub Vets, the Fleet Reserve, and the Military Order of the Cooties. CPO Pruitt was a real estate broker, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. But most of all, he loved his job as a repo man. Surviving are, his wife, Patricia Moravits Pruitt; a daughter, Kristie Moore of Spartanburg; two sons, John Pruitt formerly of Summerville and George Pruitt and his wife, Margie, of Anderson; two step daughters, Gena Haddock and Trischa Haddock; a step son, Ryan Haddock; and three grandchildren, Allie Pruitt, Zachary Moore, and Joshua Pruitt.

CHARLESTON - Mr. Samuel Ernest Strickland, 91, of N. Charleston, SC, husband of Gladys "Tina" Rast Strickland entered into eternal rest on Monday evening, June 11, 2012. The relatives and friends of Sam Strickland are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at three p.m. at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2012, from one p.m. until three p.m. at the funeral home. Sam was born May 6, 1921, in Kingstree, SC to the late John Henry Strickland and Caroline Coker Strickland. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy as a torpedo-man in the submarine service. He lived most of his life here in Charleston, SC and worked in missile logistics at the Polaris Missile Base. He was a member of the DAV, WW II Sub Vets and US Submarine Veterans Holland Club. He was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church in N. Charleston and served in the AWANA ministry many years. Sam will be missed by many and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Tina Strickland, daughters Connie (Jody) Willis of Brunswick, GA, Dianne (Jim) Rooney of Summerville, SC, and Joan (Jim) Burgess also of Summerville, SC; A sister, Mattie Coker of Lake City, SC, a brother Jerry (Ann) Strickland of Taylors, SC, 9 grandchildren: Lisa (Jonathan) Grooms, Brian (Jennifer) Burgess, Dawn (Jamie) Forbes, Christina (Randy) Morrow, Todd (Carolyn) Burgess, Kimberly (Kee) Farmer, Jimmy (SaraBeth) Rooney, Jared (Zee) Burgess, Sam (Jessica) Willis, and 21 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother James Strickland of Sumter, SC and Geneva White of Kingstree, SC. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ferndale Baptist Church for the Wilds Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries

MMCM(SS) Gary Eugene Semler
Summerville,

SUMMERVILLE - Gary Eugene Semler, MMCM (SS) USN-Ret., 70, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Ann Semler, died on May 19, 2012, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Gary was born December 2, 1941, in Sharpsburg, Maryland, son of the late Harry Hyde Semler Jr. and Catherine Virginia Hessong Semler. Gary was a 1959 graduate of Boonsboro Senior High, Boonsboro, Maryland. He proudly served and retired from the United States Navy, followed by service as a nuclear test engineer in the Charleston Naval Shipyard where he retired in 1995. Gary was an active member of the United States Submarine Veterans Charleston Base (USSVICB). He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, relaxing days at his lake house, boating, fishing, or riding jet skis, as well as anything he did with his grandson, who was a great joy for him. In addition to his wife of 49 years, Gary is survived by daughters Andrea J. Semler (Michael Sheppard and their Boykin Spaniels) and Wendy L. Miller (Todd Miller), as well as his beloved grandson, Graham Miller, all of Summerville; brother Charles E. Semler and sisters, Ida Mae Valentine and Nina Kearns, many aunts, uncles and cousins in and around Sharpsburg, Maryland; and numerous life-long friends both near and far who have supported him through this journey. The family would like to graciously thank Matthew A. Beldner, MD and the staff of Low Country Hematalogy Oncology for their compassionate care. Gary will be fondly remembered and will remain forever in the hearts of all his family and friends. Fair winds and following seas... In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT, 06851; the USSVICB Scholarship Fund at 106 Birchwood Drive, Summerville SC 29483 (c/o Julian Villegas, Scholarship Chairman); or the Boykin Spaniel Foundation, c/o Boykin Spaniel Society, PO Box 2047, Camden, SC 29020. A private memorial service will follow at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC (843) 821-4888. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston| Visit Guest Book

Florence- Richard Gale Binkley, 87, died Monday, March 19, 2012 in a local hospital. An at sea memorial service will be held at a later time with full military honors. Mr. Binkley was born in Circleville, Ohio, the son of the late Harley and Anna Thomas Binkley. Before retirement,  he was a Supervisor with DuPont Industries.  He served in the US NAVY during WWII.  He was a lifetime member of the Submarine Veterans of WWII, Submarine Veterans, Inc. and the Holland Club. Survivors are his wife of Florence, Doris Pittman Binkley; a daughter, Kathy Stokes-Hamden and her husband, Bobby of Conway, SC; and a grandson Tyler Stokes. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence is assisting the family with arrangements.

CDR(SS) Elvin B. 'Stan' Standrich
Summerville,

RMCM(SS) Jon Roger Sutton
Ladson,

Radioman Master Chief (SS) Jon Roger Sutton, USN Retired, 71, husband of Roberta “Bobbi” Sherman Sutton of Ladson, SC died Tuesday, June 28, 2011.  The friends and relatives of Jon R. Sutton, MCPO (SS), USN Retired are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC. NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC.  A Two Bell Ceremony and Military Honors will recognize MCPO Sutton’s service to his country.  Entombment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens.  The family will greet friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service.A native of Nebraska, Jon was born May 20, 1940, son of the late George Beverly Sutton and Eunice Dayle Williams Sutton.  Jon was devoted to his country; serving faithfully in the U.S. Navy, retiring with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, SS for his service as a submariner.  Following his military retirement, he worked with TDS as a boat equipment installer. Proud of his naval service, and through his involvement in the community, Jon was a lifetime member of the Sub Vets and belonged to the Masons, Shriners, Fleet Reserve, VFW, and the American Legion.Mr. Sutton is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Bobbi Sutton; daughters, Jonna Whipple of North Charleston, SC and Becky Grammer of Moncks Corner, SC; grandchildren, Chris, Bryan, Shelly, Katelin, and Gabriell; great-grandchildren, Rilee, Avery, MacKenzie, and Brianna; and sisters, Jill Ferlise of Arizona and Michelle Redden of Nebraska.Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC  29406.

LCDR(SS) Philip Vane 'Swede' Hansen
Bonneau, SC
Eternal Patrol on May 28, 2011
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 JANUARY 28, 1927  - MAY 28, 2011

Lt. Commander Philip V. “Swede” Hansen, US Navy, Ret., of Bonneau, SC, died Saturday in a Charleston hospital. His funeral will be 11:30 AM Wednesday morning, June 1, 2011, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park, N. Charleston. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. Commander Hansen was born Jan. 28, 1927, in Chicago, IL, a son of Philip Edward Hansen and Lillian Gunderson Hansen. He was a Shriner, a member of Mt. Hope Lodge #128 AFM, and a member of the SubVets WWII. While he was in the Navy, he served aboard the USS Charr, USS Pogy, USS Cusk, USS Pomfrey, USS Blackfin, USS Barbero, USS Everglades, and the USS Shangri-LA. He served in both W.W. II and Vietnam receiving numerous awards and medals, including, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, Submarine Combat Pin, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. He also formerly worked for both Braswell and Detyens Shipyards. Commander Hansen was formerly married to Doris Crawford and was the widower of Frances M. Hansen. Surviving are, a daughter, Linda D. Jones and her husband, Brian, of Ft. Mill; two sons, Patrick L. Hansen and his wife, Faith, of Columbia, and Michael D. Hansen and his wife, Joyce, of Louisville, KY; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

TMC(SS) Girard Edward 'Jerry Coutu
Summerville, SC
Eternal Patrol on February 28, 2011
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MAY 14, 1931 - JANUARY 12, 2011

SUMMERVILLE - Girard Edward "Jerry" Coutu, 75, of Summerville, widower of Myrtle Herndon Coutu, died Monday, February 28, 2011, at his residence. Funeral service will be held Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 4 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Heart Association , 409 King Street, #300, Charleston, SC 29403 or the American Diabetes Association 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311. Jerry was born January 13, 1936, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, son of the late Alexander Edward Coutu and Victoria Clapp Coutu. He attended schools in Rhode Island and Trident Technical College, Charleston. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War as TMC. He was a member of the C.L.R.A.A.C.A, USS Seapoacher Association, US Sub Vet, F.R.A., and the N.R.A. He was an avid re-builder of antique cars. After retiring from the Navy, he later retired from Simmons Balancing as a machinist. Surviving are: two sons and three daughters: William "Richard" Bellamy (Judy) of Ellenton, Florida, Debra Lynn Bailey of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Diane Denise Davis (Barry) of North Charleston, Edward Douglas Coutu (Debra) of Summerville and Vicki Marie Coutu of Summerville, 9 grandchildren: William Richard Bellamy, Jr., Leigh Ann Bellamy, Charles L. Bailey, Tina Maple, Robert A. Davis, Carl E. Davis, Jeremie E. Coutu, Alexander T. Coutu, Brandon L. Boykin, seven great grandchildren, one brother: Dennis Coutu (Judith) of Davenport, Florida, two nephews: Aaron Coutu and Jay Coutu. He is predeceased by his wife, one son: Jimmy Bellamy and one brother: Joseph Coutu. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting out website at www.jamesadyal.com ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths Published in Charleston Post & Courier on March 2, 2011

MMCS(SS) Walter Arnold Job
Ridgeville, SC
Eternal Patrol on January 12, 2011
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MAY 14, 1931 - JANUARY 12, 2011

RIDGEVILLE- Walter Arnold Job, 79, of the Sandridge Community, Ridgeville, died Wednesday at a North Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 321 W. Main St., Moncks Corner with Pastor Sherry Teves officiating.  Burial will be private.  Mr. Job was born May 14, 1931 in Ipswich, South Dakota, a son of the late Gustave Job and Christina Gugel Job. He was a chief engineer in the US Navy and the Merchant Marines, a member of the VFW Fleet Reserve, a member of the Elks Club, and attended St. Michaels Lutheran Church, Moncks Corner. Mr. Job is survived by his wife, Joy McGuinness Job of Norfolk, VA; a son, Walter A. “Skip” (Carla) Job, Jr.; step-sons, Joe (Shelly) Reece of Sandridge, Steve Reece of GA; step-daughter, Jane (Dave) Boyle of GA; brothers, Edwin (Judy) Job of Aberdeen, SD, Alfred Kiesz of Ogden, UT, Clarence (Barbara) Job of Bend, OR; sisters, Anne Heitz of Ipswich, SD, Joan Smith of Springfield, OR, Lila Rose of Mills, WY, Janice (Harlan) Hammrich of Belfair, WA, and Elaine (Joe W.) Hornaman of Apache Junction, AZ; and a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, 409 King St. Suite 300 Charleston, SC, or St Michael Lutheran Church, 321 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

CDR(SS) Albert Aloysius Wood Jr.

SVWWII Swamp Fox Chapter
USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base
Holland Club

Avery James "Jim" Lord, Jr., 80, of Summerville, SC, died Friday, December 17, 2010, at Summerville Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2010, at Summerville Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Monday evening from 6 - 8 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Mr. Lord was born October 19, 1930, in Atlanta, GA, a son of Avery James Lord, Sr. and Katharine Fears Lord. He was a retired Sr. Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy serving in Korea. He was a crew member of the John C. Calhoun nuclear submarine, the USS Begor, and the USS Darter. While serving in the Navy, Jim was a Cryptologist and a Sonar Tech. He was a retired Fire Chief with the Summerville Fire Department. Mr. Lord had the honor of having Fire Station #4 in Summerville named after him. He attended Summerville Baptist Church. Mr. Lord was a member of the Antique Auto Club of America and the Corvette Club. He served in the Masons and the Lion's Club. He was a life member of US Submarine Veterans, Inc. Jim also served as a Notary Public. He was a member of the SC Fire Chief's Association, Tri-County Fire Chief's Association, and the SC Firefighter's Association. Mr. Lord proudly served his country, the Town of Summerville, and his family. His family was always certain of his love. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Lord Moyers (Michael) of Myrtle Beach, and Linda Lord Nino (Alan) of Summerville; one son, Michael J. Lord (Margaret) of Summerville; one brother, W. Daniel Lord of Marietta, GA; four grandchildren, Christina Hensley, Ryan Nino, Michael Lord, II, and Sean Nino; two-great-grandchildren, Madison Hensley and Ryley Hensley; life partner, Shirley D. Lord. He was predeceased by one brother, Benjamin L. Lord, and his grandmother, Nan Fears. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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USSVI Charleston Base

Richard "Rick" Waller, 49, of Summerville, died Saturday, November 13, 2010, in a tragic auto accident, with his faithful dog, Sadie, by his side. Rick was born February 2, 1961, in Birmingham, AL, the youngest son of Robert Waller and Margaret Reynolds Waller. MMCS(SS) Waller served 20 years in the United States Navy as a proud A-Ganger, aboard a variety of submarines, retiring in 1999. Rick earned his degree from Limestone University while in the service, and was currently employed by Trident Technical College as Program Leader in Manufacturing, Industrial and Construction Trades. He was a member of the Overton Civic Club and the Submarines Veterans Association. Rick leaves behind his wife, Angie, of 30 years, and their two children, Robert, 28, who is a sous chef with Norwegian Cruise Lines in Honolulu, HI; and Annie, 24, OSSN (SW/AW) US Navy, stationed in Norfolk, VA. He will be deeply missed by his wife; children; father; brothers - Randy and his wife, Becky of Charlotte, NC; and Ron of Hanes City, FL. He was especially close with his brother in law, Jim Bertolini of Stoystown, PA. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and friends. We know his darling Mama was waiting for him at the gates of Heaven. Rick was an avid supporter of the military and taking care of the troops. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the USO, P.O.Box 96322, Washington, D.C. 20090-6322, or to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168. A memorial service for Rick will be held Friday afternoon, November 19, 2010, at Russell Funeral Chapel, 107 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, at 1 o'clock. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the hour of service. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.russellfuneralchapel.net.

USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base

LCDR(SS) William 'Bill' F. Kopacka

SVWWII Swamp Fox Chapter
USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base
Holland Club

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 our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

EMC(SS) Alvin 'Al' Eugene Addington

MMCS(SS) Andrew Larry Hendrix

USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base

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QM2(SS) William Clyde Yates, Jr.
Anderson, SC
Eternal Patrol on 12/23/2009
Sailor Rest Your Oar
NOVEMBER 21, 1923 - DECEMBER 23, 2009

SVWWII Swamp Fox Chapter
USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base
Holland Club

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TM1(SS) 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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USSVI Charleston Base

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MMC(SS) Benjamin William Heber
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/24/2009
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LCDR(SS) 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. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base
Holland Club
Associate Member of Swampfox

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CAPT(SS) George Frenger Lisle
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/5/2009
Sailor Rest Your Oar

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 Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365 Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base

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TMC(SS) George Dewey Wells, Jr.
Charleston, SC
Eternal Patrol on 11/2/2009
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TMC(SS) Robert 'Bob' Duane Finch
Goose Creek, SC
Eternal Patrol on 9/1/2009
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FN(SS) William 'Bill' Smith, Sr.
North Augusta, SC
Eternal Patrol on 7/3/2009
Sailor Rest Your Oar

SVWWII Swamp Fox Chapter
USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base
Holland Club

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USSVI National
USSVI Charleston Base

CWO4(SS) Sylvester 'Sy' Maxon Mabie

TM1(SS) Wallace H Fulmer
Florence, SC

FTCM(SS) Robert 'Bob' Wayne Chinn

EM1(SS) Thomas E. Walsh

MSC(SS) Myron John Law