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Memorials
Antoine
Williams, MMI Class 2004
2004 MMI Grad Killed
Antoine Williams, a 2004 graduated of
Marion Military Institute was killed on 10 August 2004. Antoine was awaiting
his commission as a second lieutenant in the National Guard. He worked for
FedEx and was about to start college at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham where he was planning to major in mechanical engineering. He hoped
to attend flight school next summer. Antoine was also a member of the White
Knights Precision Drill Team. Our condolences go out to Antoine's family and
friends.
Funeral Services Are Scheduled:
Date: 14 AUG 2004
Nichol's Chapel,
701 18th Street
Ensley, AL
Time: 12 Noon
Uniform: TBA
POC: WK Nick Okami MMI c/o 2004 (808)346-1558 or WK
Blake Hunter MMI c/o 2006 (205)310-3791
N. E. Gene Hyche '52
C0-Founder White Knights Precision Drill Team
HYCHE, N.E. (GENE) JR., age 72 of Hueytown passed away
on Friday, April 11, 2003. Mr. Hyche was a 1952 graduate of Marion
Military Institute where he Co-founded and was the First Commander of
the White Knights Precision Drill Team. He was also one of the
founders of the MMI Alumni Battalion. He served in the 1st Battalion-
502 Infantry Division, U.S. Army during the Korean War. He served on the
Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of
Trustees for the Concord Fire Department. He is preceded in death by his
mother and father, Lucile B. Hyche and Newell E. Hyche. Survivors; wife
Marilyn Miller Hyche, daughters; Debbie Kellogg (Steve) of Costa Mesa,
CA, and Tracy Hyche of Brea, CA, son; Brian Hyche of Palm Springs, CA,
stepson; Michael S. Jordahl (Michelle) and granddaughter Rebecca Jordahl
of Panama City, FL. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, April 16,
2003 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Oak Grove, Al. Pallbearers
will be members of the White Knights, Benjamin L. Ruffner, Bianca T.
Cole, Billy Joe Riley, Charles E. Hughes, Dorian J. Turner, Latonya K.
Smith, Miguel A. Benitez, Patrick A. Bradley. Honorary pallbearers;
Frank Brocato Jr., Alex Newton, Brown Teague, Hollis Boston, Gene
Hunter, Walter Byars, and Bill Maynord. In lieu of flowers donations may
be made in his memory to MMI Alumni Battalion, P.O. Box 422, Marion, Al
35756. Brown Service West Chapel directing 744-7666.
Published in The Birmingham News on 4/13/2003.
On behalf of the All White Knights, I wish to extend my most sincere
condolence and offer my prayer to the Carter family during this time
of great loss. Rodney Wilkerson, WK '74, webmaster
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Dr. (COL) Harold Gray Carter, USA (Ret) MMI Class 1952, and Original White
Knight:
CARTER, HAROLD GRAY, passed away February 9, 2003, A
native of Birmingham, Gray attended Phillips High School, Marion
Military Institute and Auburn University, where he was a member of Alpha
Tau Omega Fraternity. He went on to the University of Alabama School of
Dentistry earning a DMD degree. He chose a career in the military and
was stationed at Brook Army Hospital in San Antonio, the 33rd Station
Hospital in Bremenhaven Germany, and Walter Reed Army Hospital in
Washington DC. Gray served a tour of duty in Vietnam where he was
commander of the 56th Dental Unit attached to the First Air Calvary
Division. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with
cluster and the Meritorious Service Medal. On returning from Vietnam he
went to Johns Hopkins University where he received a Masters in Public
Health and worked for a year at the National Institute of Health. While
in the military he directed residency programs in General Dentistry,
conducted research and was in charge of clinics in military hospitals.
After a 20 year distinguished military career, he retired as a Colonel.
His desire to be near family brought him back to Birmingham and the
Dental School. In addition to his teaching duties and clinic
supervision, he lectured in many countries including Iraq, Greece, South
Africa, Mexico and Canada. He was a true teacher and cared deeply for
the young men and women whose lives he touched. He was predeceased by
his father, Harold L. (Nick) Carter and is survived by his mother, Patsy
L. Carter; wife, Anita Stein Carter; beloved daughters, Ann Corley
(Trey) of Huntsville, Lee Carlisle (Tommy) of Little Rock, Lyn Donnelly
(Charlie) of Birmingham; cherished grandchildren, Franklin, Evan, Clare,
Whitney, Coley, Chase, Anna Gray, Sean and Mark; mother-in-law, Hazel
Stein and brother-in-law, John S. Stein Jr. (Jeanne) of Birmingham. A
memorial service will be held at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church,
Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 10:30 am. The family will receive
friends from 9:30 to 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may
be made in his name to the Birmingham Museum of Art or to Saint Thomas
Episcopal Church, 2870 Acton Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35243. Gray was
an avid reader, enthusiastic tennis player, and a docent at the museum.
He was generous of heart and spirit and will be missed by his family and
many friends. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel
879-3401 in Homewood.
Published in The Birmingham News on 2/11/2003.
Gene Hyche Writes: It makes me sad to inform you that one of
our older MMI "boys" has passed away. Harold Gray Carter has passed
away in Birmingham.
Gray was responsible, many times, for sponsoring the MMI Table Talk
get together's weekly at the Vestavia Country Club. He was also an
original and dedicated White Knight in 1950. Among other things he was
also on the Tennis team from MMI.
Anita and the family will hold a Memorial for Gray at Saint Thomas
Episcopal Church on February 12, 2003 Wednesday at 10:30AM. The family
will also receive friends from 9:30-10:30AM at Saint Thomas Episcopal
Church. On behalf of the All White Knights, I wish to extend my most sincere
condolence and offer my prayer to the Carter family during this time
of great loss. Rodney Wilkerson, WK '74, webmaster |
Robert P. (Pete) Findlay White Knight Commander 1972, MMI Cadet Brigade
Commander 1973
On January 31, 2001, I received the sad news that my great
friend and fellow White Knight, Pete Findlay, had passed away on January 30,
2001. This was quite a shock to me as well as to all who knew Pete.
Today my wife, Angela, and I drove from Columbus, Georgia
to Birmingham, Alabama to honor Pete's life and to bid a final farewell to a
great man. Prior to the graveside service, I was asked if I would read a
small eulogy written by Pete's friend and mine, Pat
Kelley, White Knight Commander,
1973. Pat described his first memories of Pete as a cadet leader at
MMI inspecting, correcting and teaching new cadets what would be expected of
them. Pat also described how Pete never would accept second best.
Everything had to be exact and precise. He went on to write about Pete and
his passion for the White Knights and MMI and that there are few others who have
a greater love for either.
Pat's description of Pete Findlay could never have been
more accurate in respect to the profound impact that Pete Findlay had on the
life of those whom he served, taught, trained, mentored and lead.
As I read Pat's notes, I was reminded of the impact that
Pete Findlay had on my life as a cadet, Army Officer and individual.
As a leader, Pete instilled in me the value of teamwork, discipline, and
perfection. As an individual, Pete taught me the value of friendship.
During the White Knight 50th Anniversary planning, Pete
called me to offer his help in locating former White Knights. It seemed
like Pete knew everyone and where they could be found. Over the years,
Pete had maintained his MMI friendships. It is no wonder he knew so many,
Pete spent six years at MMI as a cadet.
Today, at his graveside, Pete's friends and family
listened as I read Pat's note. I could tell by the tears and the shaking
of heads, Pat was right. Pete Findlay was an inspiration to all who came
in contact with him.
Pete Findlay, from your MMI friends, thank you for your
life. Thank you for the impact that you have had on each of us.
Thank you for your outstanding Ambassadorship for MMI and thank you for your
great love of the White Knights. Most of all, thank you for your
friendship.
I will never forget you! ESA
Rodney B. Wilkerson WK '74
P.S: I am sure that Pete and Saint Peter are having a long discussion
about the new inspection standards at the Pearly Gates. Or is it Saint
Pete?
Bill Rawson 1959 White Knight
Aug 20, 1999: Sad news -- Bill Rawson died
Friday, August 20. Billy Rawson was one of the nice ones. I am sorry to be the
bearer of the sad
news. Arthur, would you see that it is posted on the AB website?
Alan [Hosier]
Bill Rawson was a Platoon leader with Neil Smiley in F
Co. 58-59. Joe
Sergeant was the Co. Commander, and Steve Valenti was the First Sergeant.
He was also a Morgan Raider. He could not make it to the reunion this year
since he was recovering from cancer. His friends will miss him. Bill was
also a White Knight. [Bill Clement]
Larry R. Letscher wrote
Billy was one of the troop that made life at
Marion better. He was a Knight of distinction who knew how to get by in
New Orleans with style. In 59 he was 2st Lt of "F" Company
and all HS company. That year the company officers were in
addition to Billy - Joe Sargeant C O, Neil Smiley 1st LT. and Steve
Valenti as M/SGT. Francislee Martin Boulware was company Sponsor.
The 59 annual states this about William Edward (Billy)
Rawson. MMI 57-59 HS senior, WK 58-59, MR 58-59, Cotillion Club
58-59 Honor Council 58-59, Dean's list 58-59 and Prep School Football
57-58. Billy was originally from Huntsville, Alabama:
We will miss him. Larry
VICTOR DOUGLAS TESSNEER 1952 White Knight
[revised information about the Memorial Service]-- Doug Tessneer,
MMI class of 1952, died on July 24, 1999. He attended Gulf Coast Military
Academy in Gulfport, MS and MMI. At MMI he was a member of the White
Knights, Commander of the Morgan's Raiders, and Company Commander of C Company.
He later served in the Alabama National Guard and was stationed at Ft. Benning.
Relocating in Jacksonville, FL, he established an automobile business and a
manufactured housing business. He was active in his community and served as
member and president of the Sertoma Club and president of the North Florida
Dealer's Association. His oldest daughter Lou Tessneer Boismain, MMI '73, also
attended MMI. A Memorial Service for Doug Tessneer will be held on August 22nd
at the First Presbyterian Church located at 1723 3rd Ave. North, Bessemer,
Alabama 35020 [New Location! Phone number: 205-424-3950]. The Memorial will
begin at 2:00 p.m. There will be a gathering after the Memorial for
visiting at the church.
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WK
COMMANDER |
CLASS |
LNAME |
FNAME |
MNAME |
RES
CITY |
RES
STATE |
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0:00:00 |
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1951 |
Thompson |
Edward |
G. |
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| 2/26/1999
0:00:00 |
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1951 |
Walker |
William |
G |
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1953-54-1 |
1952 |
Harris |
George |
S. |
Birmingham |
AL |
| 3/13/1999
0:00:00 |
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1952 |
Lister |
Irvin |
C. |
Arnaudville |
LA |
|
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1952 |
Thomas |
Nelson |
H. |
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| 8/18/1999
0:00:00 |
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1952 |
Bond |
Robert |
M. |
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| 7/31/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1952 |
Tessner |
Victor |
Doug |
Jacksonville |
FL |
| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1953 |
Gilmore |
James |
W |
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1953 |
Bell |
Robert |
C. |
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| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1953 |
Fruitticher |
John |
T. |
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| 9/13/2000
0:00:00 |
|
1954 |
Dickey |
Leonard |
H. |
Fiarhope |
AL |
| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1958 |
DuCrest |
Willis |
Stephan |
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| 2/26/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1958 |
Lomel |
William |
C. |
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| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1958 |
Mindledorf |
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| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1959 |
Lavinghouse |
Robert |
S. |
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| 3/1/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1959 |
Tobin |
Jack |
W. |
Florence |
SC |
| 3/5/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1959 |
Danner |
Lester |
J. |
New
Orleans |
LA |
| 8/20/1999
0:00:00 |
|
1959 |
Rawson |
William |
E. |
Meridianville |
AL |
| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1959 |
Castillo |
Vernon |
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| 12/31/1998
0:00:00 |
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1959 |
Martin |
Billy |
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| 3/3/1999
0:00:00 |
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1959 |
Mingledorff |
Jerry |
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| 6/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1960 |
Witt |
Archie |
H. |
Birmingham |
AL |
| 2/7/2000
0:00:00 |
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1961 |
Hampton |
Thomas |
M |
Dallas |
TX |
| 3/28/1999
0:00:00 |
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1961 |
Mullen |
Robert |
F. |
Slidell |
LA |
| 09/21/2002 |
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1961 |
Wood |
Robin |
C |
Tall
Timbers |
MD |
| 2/16/1999
0:00:00 |
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1962 |
Welch |
Patrice |
A. |
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| 6/23/2000
0:00:00 |
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1965 |
Snead |
Ed |
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| 4/7/1999
0:00:00 |
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1966 |
Loper |
Otho |
B. |
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| 6/10/1999
0:00:00 |
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1967 |
Wiley |
Thomas |
J. |
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| 4/5/1999
0:00:00 |
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1968 |
Barnette |
Robert |
D. |
Mobile |
AL |
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1968 |
Crane |
William |
D. |
Baton
Rouge |
LA |
| 6/26/1999
0:00:00 |
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1969 |
Templeton |
Stephen |
F. |
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| 3/28/1999
0:00:00 |
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1970 |
Unzicker |
Larry |
M. |
Mobile |
AL |
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1972 |
Caller |
Edward |
M. |
Hueytown |
AL |
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1973 |
McWilliams |
James |
J. |
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| 2/5/2001
0:00:00 |
1971-72 |
1973 |
Findlay |
Robert |
Pete |
Mobile |
AL |
| 2/17/1999
0:00:00 |
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1997 |
Biela |
Shannon |
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