TAPS from the U.S. Naval Academy and held a master’s degree from George Washington University. Coppedge is survived by his son, John O. Coppedge Jr. (Judy); daughter-in-law, Jeanne Coppedge; granddaughters, Erin Hoganson and Kelly Coppedge; and great-grandchildren, Connor and Shelby Hoganson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Driscoll Coppedge, and son, William S. Coppedge.
Robert H. Gammon ’45
Robert Harold Gammon ’45 of Charlottesville, Virginia, died on April 11, 2013. He was 89. Gammon matriculated from Rural Retreat, Virginia, and attended VMI less than one year. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Virginia. He is survived by his children, Caroline Gammon MacDonald (Jerry) and R. Christopher Gammon (Ruth); grandchildren, Catherine Constance and Colin MacDonald and Anne Sydnor and Elizabeth Louise Gammon; and sister, Mary Helen Gammon Jessup. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Hale Gammon.
Morgan R. Redwine Jr. ’45
Morgan Roby Redwine Jr. ’45 of Athens, Georgia, died on Feb. 5, 2013. He was 89. Redwine matriculated from Athens and attended VMI for one year and six months. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Yale University. He is survived by his wife, Karen Whelchel Redwine; son, Roby Long Redwine (Dana); daughter, Virginia Redwine Hurst (Charles); and grandchildren, Elizabeth Long Redwine, Roby West Redwine, Frances Grace Redwine, Mary Bonner Redwine, Charles Redwine Hurst and Henry Somerville Hurst. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Juliette Bonner Redwine; sister, Marion Rylander Mathis Allen; and brother, Henry Edward Mathis.
George P. Ritchie Jr. ’49B
George Patterson Ritchie Jr. ’49B of Concord, North Carolina, died on Jan. 23, 2013. He was 84. Ritchie matriculated from Concord and attended VMI for one year. He earned a bachelor of science degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. 2013-Issue 3
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Efird Ritchie and Lillian Ritchie Shirley; son, George Patterson Ritchie III; grandchildren, Amanda Shirley Chavis (Jerimy), Hoke Shirley, Laura Caitlin Ritchie, MaryWren Ritchie and Diana Godley Ritchie; and great-granddaughter, Anabelle Leigh Chavis.
Leo E. Soucek ’49B
Retired Brig. Gen. Leo Eugene Soucek ’49B, USA, of Potomac, Maryland, died on April 2, 2013. He was 84. A Distinguished Graduate of VMI, Soucek matriculated from Disputanta, Virginia, and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the Institute. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Fishfader Soucek; daughter, Leanne; sons, Leo Jr. and Steven M. Soucek; grandchildren, Jasmine, Lucy, Emma, Joshua, Sarah and Adeline Soucek; sister, Evelyn Lipp; and brothers, Frank and Edward Soucek.
Roy L. Beckelhymer Jr. ’50B
Roy Leonard Beckelhymer Jr. ’50B of Austin, Texas, died on Feb. 21, 2013. He was 85. Beckelhymer matriculated from Houston, Texas, and attended VMI for one year. He continued his education at the University of Texas. He is survived by his wife, Edna Hall Beckelhymer; sons, Roy and Britt, and their wives; and grandchildren, Emily, Andrew, Eric, Erica and Alison. His daughter, Nancy, preceded him in death.
Edward B. Burwell ’50B
Edward Bouldin Burwell ’50B of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died on Feb. 13, 2013. He was 85. Burwell matriculated from Covington, Virginia, and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He is survived by Burwell ’50B his wife, Betty Miller Burwell; stepdaughters, Wynne Cottrell (Jim) and Lori Augustoni (Michael); stepson, Cary Bradley (Marilyn); sisters, Eleanor Hodgson (Tom) and Caroline Brown; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Erskine Williams Jr. ’50B
Erskine Williams Jr. ’50B of Dallas, Texas, died on Feb. 3, 2013. He was 84. Williams matriculated from Memphis, Tennessee, and earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from VMI. He also held a master of business administration degree from Harvard School of Business. He is survived by his daughters, Marnie Williams and Cayce Kemp (Greg), and grandchildren, Margaret Kemp, Mary Warriner Kemp, Erskine (Mac) Kemp and Martin Kemp. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Warriner Williams, and sister, Jane.
John G. Batsakis ’51
John George Batsakis ’51, M.D., of Houston, Texas, died on Jan. 20, 2013. He was 83. Batsakis matriculated from Petosky, Michigan, and attended VMI for a short time before transferring to and graduating from Albion College. He earned his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Mary Janet Batsakis; children, Laura Hansen, Sharon Batsakis and George Batsakis (Colleen); and grandchildren, Richard D. Hansen, Alexandra Hansen, Georgie Batsakis and Mary Margaret Batsakis.
John S. Gray ’51
John Stewart Gray ’51 of Richmond, Virginia, died on March 15, 2013. He was 83. Gray matriculated from Newport News, Virginia, and earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from VMI. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Parker Gray; children, Nancy Pugh (Victor), Kelly Longstreet (Joey) and J. Stewart Gray Jr.; grandchildren, Gray Pugh, Seth Pugh, Isaac Longstreet, Noble Longstreet, Chelsea Gray, Quinn Gray, Skylar Gray and Blayze Gray; stepdaughters, Jennifer Hux (Ernie) and Allison Starr (Mike) and their children, Rachel Hux, Ben Hux and Adam Starr; former wife and mother of his children, Anne Jones Gray; and nieces, Cary Kelly (Kevin), Susan Chambers (Ty) and Elizabeth Gray. He was preceded in death by his brother, Zachary T. Gray III ’50B, D.D.S., who died on Oct. 4, 1998.
E.R. McIver Coker ’52
Evander Roderick McIver Coker ’52 of Franklin, Virginia, died on April 9, 2013. He was 82. 163