Dulaney was born on Dec. 3, 1932, in Lexington, Ky., to Harry G. Dulaney Sr., a travelling medical supply salesman, and Inez Congleton Dulaney, a school teacher. Blessed with a photographic memory, he graduated as valedictorian from Henry Clay High School in Lexington.
Charles K. “Pete” Cross, Cls 50, of Winter Park, Fla. on July 19.
Cross was devoted to his family, his career, his church and Georgia Tech. Cross graduated from North Fulton High School in 1946 and attended Georgia Tech, where he was part of the V-5 Naval program and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.
Gaston was a letterwinner in both football and basketball while a student. He played “wingback” for the Yellow Jackets under legendary Tech football coach William Alexander, playing in his first college bowl in 1944 at the Sugar Bowl.
Charles Philip Reed Jr., EE 50, MS EE 56, of Marietta, Ga., on July 24. Reed was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treated everyone he came in contact with the same and thought someone’s stature in life had nothing to do with their capabilities.
Remembering Anne Robinson Clough of Big Canoe, GA, who cherished nature and served as Georgia Tech's first lady. Her legacy lives on through the Promise Scholarship Fund.
Celestia Bailey “Lessie” Smithgall, of Gainesville, Ga., on June 25. Smithgall was widely known for her philanthropy, devotion to the arts, and her community. She died at her Gainesville home on June 25, at 110 years old. Early on, Smithgall developed an interest in nature, music, books, and the arts, influenced considerably by her father, Charles Thomas Bailey, an Atlanta city councilman, who often took her to the opera and the zoo.
Elwood “Doc” Blanchard Jr., Chem 53, MS Chem 54, of Mendenhall, Pa., on June 24. Blanchard’s youth instilled in him a remarkable work ethic, as he balanced tending to the family farm, helping his father on contracting jobs, and attending Spencer Central School, where he graduated in 1949. Blanchard attended Georgia Tech, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s in Chemistry, and participated in ROTC.
Eugene C. “Gene” Dunwody Sr., Arch 56, of Macon, Ga., on Jan. 9. Dunwody was born during the depression in 1933 and learned the advantages of thrift during his childhood. He graduated from Lanier High School with honors, and then entered Georgia Tech where he joined the Kappa Alpha Order and was later invited to be a member of the Ramblin’ Reck Club, Koseme Society, Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi and ANAK.
Rev. Enoch Ward Jr., ChE 68, of Martinez, Ga., on Mar. 31. Ward was a pastor, a successful manufacturing manager, and the first African American student to integrate housing and earn a degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech.
Charles William Brady, of Atlanta, died on Dec. 7, 2019. Born May 11, 1935, Brady was seen as a visionary leader in the financial management industry.
Emily Grigsby, MS Arch 75, of Atlanta, on Sept. 17, 2020. Grigsby’s zest for life and everything lively was apparent to all who knew her.
Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., of Atlanta, died Oct. 28, 2019. He was born on Nov. 12, 1924, in Miami, Fla., to Erling Grovenstein Sr. and Lois O'Keefe Nesbitt Grovenstein.
Dr. Erling Grovenstein Jr., of Atlanta, died Oct. 28, 2019. He was born on Nov. 12, 1924, in Miami, Fla., to Erling Grovenstein Sr. and Lois O'Keefe Nesbitt Grovenstein.
Donald W. Richardson, of West Palm Beach, Fla., died Oct. 24, 2019. Born March 17, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Richardson enjoyed an exciting and exemplary life.
Rankine was born in Boston and grew up in New Orleans. He loved computers, music and band, and excelled in all of his school subjects. He graduated from Georgia Tech with two degrees and earned a master of business administration from Georgia State University.