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Master and Commander Posts: 1000 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Sunday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. Coyote McLAUCHLIN .. .. .. Electronics Technician Master Chief Petty Officer Arlie “Joe” McLauchlin, USN (Ret.), aged 86, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024. Born in Carthage, Mississippi, Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson and Jesse McLauchlin, as well as his sister Virginia Taylor and brother Jeffrey Levon McLauchlin. A proud veteran, Joe dedicated 22 years of his life to serving his country in the US Navy, retiring in 1978. His service included a commendable tenure in the U.S. Navy’s Silent Service, where he courageously served aboard submarines during the Cold War era, often enduring prolonged separations from his cherished family. Following his military career, Joe embarked on a successful civilian journey, contributing his expertise to The Raytheon Company for 15 years, followed by roles at Trandes Corporation for 4 years and Chugach World Services, Inc. for 5 years. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Joe was renowned for his adeptness in repairing televisions, affectionately earning him the title “the TV Man” as he generously lent his skills to friends and neighbors throughout the 70s and 80s. Additionally, he found solace in hunting and spending serene moments outdoors on his farm. A loving husband of 58 years, Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Elaine Blum McLauchlin, and their three sons: Jeffrey McLauchlin (April), Mark McLauchlin, and Matthew McLauchlin (Melissa). He is also survived by his sister, Betty Ryles, and four adored grandchildren: Joseph, Logan, Olivia, and Hallie. A celebration of Joe’s remarkable life will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.kellumfuneralhome.com. FREEMAN .. ... Larry Paul Freeman,79, of Lenoir, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir. Larry Freeman was born May 17, 1944 in Concord, NC to the late William Harrison Freeman and Rosalie McLester Freeman. He graduated from Concord High School prior to joining the Navy. Larry served in the Navy for 8 years, serving on nuclear submarines. For several years, Larry worked at the General Dynamics plant in Connecticut (for the US Navy) training new operators of nuclear reactors where they were built. After the Navy, Larry worked in sales of automated systems and later electrical switches and supplies. Larry loved music, both listening to and playing music. One of his first purchases after leaving the Navy was an organ. Growing up, Larry had played the clarinet and he easily picked up playing the organ. In the late 70s, Larry obtained his commercial pilot license for small engine & multiengine land instrument airplane. He went on to earn his instructor’s license and spent many weekends teaching flying lessons at the Wilgrove Airport in east Charlotte, NC. Larry was an avid hiker and backpacker throughout most of his life. His love of the Wilson Creek area and the Mortimer campground is what led him to settle in the Lenoir area when he retired. Larry loved to take church groups and friends on backpacking trips and show them the areas of NC that he treasured. In later years, Larry enjoyed making his own wine. He was a perfectionist creating batches of wine from wine kits and tweaking them to his liking. Larry loved to share his wine with friends and always labeled the wine with pictures of his grand-dogs and grand-cats. After retiring, Larry volunteered at both the Senior Center in Concord, NC and the Senior Center in Lenoir, NC as a tax preparer. He spent many years helping seniors get their tax forms completed and kept all the computers cleaned up and updated. Most of all, Larry was a great conversationalist. He loved to talk to people with differing opinions and get their insight. Larry studied many different topics and could fix ANYTHING and understood how everything mechanical worked. Larry is survived by his daughter, Chris Quagliato and daughter -in-law, Ann Quagliato of Charlotte, NC, his son, Bill Freeman of Charlotte, NC and his sister, Alice Freeman Allred of Concord, NC. His also survived by his nieces Tammy Atkinson (Todd), Candy Doby (Travis) and their families. KEEN ... .... Theodore Sevasin Keen, 82, of Cary, NC passed away February 6, 2024. He was born July 4, 1941 in New Jersey, the son of Gladys and George Sevasin. Ted was raised by Eleanor Keen of Rehoboth Beach, DE and grew up with her daughter, Duane Busbee and granddaughter, Susan Busbee Smith, all who predeceased him. He was a 1960 graduate of Rehoboth High School and a submariner in the US Navy for 10 years. He served aboard the 1945 vintage USS Dogfish (SS350) and the 1965 era SSBN656 G W Carver, an early Boomer. He was a member of the Carver's Commissioning Crew. Later during a brieduty, he was an duty, he was an instructor at US Submarine Base Groton, CT. Ted's civilian career was in the computer field. At various times he was a technician, programmer, and instructor. He worked for Control Data Corp. in MD and at the former NADC in Warminster, PA. He retired from the FDIC in Washington, DC. At age 45, Ted was located by his biological family including his mother, her husband, 2 brothers and wives, a half sister and husband, nieces, and nephews. Some years later he found another half sister. He was a member of US Submarine Veterans Inc., South County Moose in Shady Side, MD and the Deale MD Elks' Lodge. An Elk for 22 years, he was a multi term Lodge President, and a Vice President for the Southwest District of the MD, DE, DC Elks' Association. Ted's special interests were his friendships and travelling, exploring 49 states. His favorite destination was Key West. He is predeceased by his mother, Gladys Needam, her husband, Charles, brother, Robert Sevasin and his wife Susan, and his father, George Sevasin. Surviving him are Kay Hudson Keen, his daughter, Steffani Koprowski (Stan), grandson, Kelvin (Nikie) (all of NC), grandson Colton of MN, and brother, Carl Sevasin (Robbie), half sister, Charlene Young (all of TX), and half sister, Louise Braddock of NJ. | ||
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