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In Memoriam

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Harry G. Dulaney

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

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.

Bobby Gaston

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.: Professor & Computing Pioneer

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.

Lessie Smithgall: Philanthropist, Journalist & Friend to the Arts

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.: Chemist & Friend to Tech

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.: Dedicated Civil Leader

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.

Christopher Allen Nisbet Rankine III

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.