The Civil War Philatelic Society wishes to recognize our members who have left us.
Wolfgang Jakubek
1930 – 2024
Wolfgang Jakubek was a philatelic legend in Europe, widely known as an auctioneer and expertizer, with solid expertise in U.S. and Confederate States stamps. In 2024, he reached 50 years of consecutive membership in the Civil War Philatelic Society. He was CWPS life member No. 30, as well as a life member of the American Philatelic Society.
Born in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany, Wolfgang became a stamp collector in 1936 when he was given his first album and a 1936 Olympic set with a special cancellation. He was supported by his grandfather, who owned a valuable German colonies collection that Wolfgang sold on behalf of the family a year after his grandfather’s death in December 1945. He began trading stamps in 1942 when he was sent to the Sudetenland at age 13 as part of the German children’s evacuation program during World War II to send children to the countryside to protect them. In the KLV camp (Kinderlandverschickung), the precocious lad exchanged a Mozart stamp (DR, MiNr. 810) for semolina pudding!
In the postwar period, Wolfgang managed to keep himself afloat on the Berlin black market by trading stamps. Such was the beginning of an illustrious career as a professional philatelist. He became a registered stamp dealer on June 10, 1953, but without a shop. His specialty was overseas, especially United States. He learned the auction business from 1957-62. In January 1966, he became philatelic director and auctioneer at Edgar Mohrmann & Co. From the 125th auction (1967) he directed all auctions, but left the Mohrmann house at the end of 1983. Between 1984 and 1988, Jakubek held a series of his own auctions in Hamburg’s Hanseatic Quarter, but withdrew from the auction business after the ninth auction in 1988.
In 1984, Wolfgang brokered the sale of my award-winning personal collection of antique classic valentines to major German collector and exhibitor, Edgar Kuphal, a former CSA member. One Kaufmann stipulation was that late husband, John, and I fly the collection to Germany to meet in his office in Hamburg. I well remember a tour of the city and fine meal.
The Bund Philatelistischer Prüfer (BPP) is a German expertizing organization equivalent to the Philatelic Foundation. The Jakubek BPP handstamp and Jakubek handstamp are well known as expertizing markings and appear on the provenance page on my website. He also issued independent authentication certificates, as preferred by European clientele, in addition to those for BPP.
As a professional philatelist, Wolfgang Jakubek made a name for himself worldwide: he sold five examples of the famous Mauritius POST OFFICE alone, four of them at auctions (the blue one in 1972, the orange-red one in 1977 and one of each of these stamps in autumn 1985, which were sold to the rich Revlon heiress Rita Lachman, but not paid for by her), as well as the legendary Swedish Tre-Skilling-Banco. In 1994-95, he again brokered three Mauritius Post Office stamps, which earned him the name “Mr. Mauritius.”
My thanks to Hans-Joachim Schwanke for information on the early Jakubek years and a photo of Wolfgang taken sometime in his eighties, kindly shared by his widow, Brigette, to whom we offer sincere condolences. — Patricia A. (Trish) Kaufmann
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Vince King
1952 – 2024
It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Arthur Vinson “Vince” King on June 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Vince joined our society in 1997 as member No. 3231.
I knew Vince as a sophisticated and knowledgeable collector, a creative exhibitor, an outstanding researcher, a gifted and inspiring speaker, a generous supporter of philately and a man of considerable humility and kindness. He was a good friend to all who had the good fortune to know him.
Vince was born Sept. 27, 1952, in McKinney, Texas, a fifth-generation Texan. He was reared in Commerce and later Nacogdoches, Texas, where he graduated from Nacogdoches High School.
After high school graduation, he attended Texas A&M University, where he majored in Mechanical Engineering. Vince was a proud second-generation Aggie, alongside his father and brother. He was a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Squadron 4, and served as an executive officer on group staff. He was a member of the class of ’75.
Located in Denton, Texas, Vince enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur with his company Entech Design Inc., which manufactured and installed his patented sonar system for coalfired power plants and industrial sonar equipment for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Vince’s long-time friend, Richard C. Frajola, prepared a heart-warming tribute to him, one that I believe captures the essence of Vince as a philatelist and as a loving human being. The tribute can be found on Richard’s website at www.rfrajola.com/king.htm. It is reproduced here with Richard’s permission for the benefit of the Civil War Philatelic Society membership.
“I came to know Vince King over the last 20 years as one of the most dedicated philatelists I have had the pleasure of working with. His passion for philately, and his engagement with others who shared his passion was evident to anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. This passion was not confined to his personal collection; he generously shared his expertise and experience with fellow collectors, nurturing a love for philately in many.
“His dedication to the art and science of philately was unparalleled. Over the years, he became one of the most distinguished philatelic exhibitors, earning numerous accolades and awards. His exhibits were not just displays of rare and exquisite postal history; they were meticulously curated narratives that captivated and educated audiences. Each exhibit was a testament to his research, his eye for detail and his profound respect for the historical and cultural significance of philately.
“Beyond his achievements in philately, Vince King was a man of kindness, integrity and humility. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer words of wisdom or simply share a good conversation. His warmth and generosity touched the lives of many.”
“Vince King, may you rest in peace. Your philatelic legacy will forever remain etched in our hearts and in the pages of philatelic history. Thank you for all of your support of the ‘Rendezvous’ form of philatelic gathering.”
King’s Texas Under Six Flags exhibit may be viewed at https://www.rfrajola.com/VKweb/VKWeb.htm and on the CWPS website at https://www.civilwarphilatelicsociety.org/resources/ collections-and-exhibits-2/.
Vince King’s Champion of Champions-winning exhibit, In the Beginning … Timbromanie, The Proliferation of Postage Stamps Inspires a Collection Revolution, may be viewed at https://www. rfrajola.com/Tim/Tim.htm.
Not mentioned by Richard was Vince’s many contributions to the hobby, including his generous financial support for multiple philatelic organizations. One contribution of particular relevance to Civil War-related philately stands out. Vince was a member of the Council of Philatelists of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum (NPM) during the creation and the launch of the William H. Gross Gallery. As such, along with fellow CWPS members Trish Kaufmann and Tom Lera, Vince signed the gallery’s structure beams. Subsequently, Vince donated $250,000 to the NPM, which allowed the purchase of the “Lost Plate,” the De La Rue printing plate captured off the Bahamas while unsuccessfully running the blockade. The plate is the center of a display of three dimensional objects in the Gross Gallery.
Vince, thank you for everything you have done for philately, for being a gracious and loving human being and for being my friend. You will be sorely missed but you will never be forgotten.
Daniel M. Knowles
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Randolph (Randy) Laning Neil
1941 – 2024
Photo credit to the USPS from a Postal Service Dedication – Randy Neil speaking at World Stamp Show New York 2016
Randy Neil’s philatelic influence comes with an impossibly-long list of accomplishments. He lived for philately, to the benefit of all collectors. His passing sent shockwaves through the world-wide philatelic community. Philately lost a beloved icon whose impact on our hobby has been – and will continue to be – enormous.
Joining in 1970, Randy became Confederate Stamp Alliance (CSA) member 1506. He served as editor of the Confederate Philatelist 2008-2013 and helped with many CSA promotional tasks, such as designing book covers for society publications. He loved the society and was always eager to help when and where he could. His gift to 75th anniversary convention attendees was a photo biography of the society and society luminaries of old.
His Confederate collecting, writing, and exhibiting centered around the 10¢ Steel Plate Issues of 1863-65. He won the coveted CSA Trophy in 2010 at the 75th anniversary convention in Richmond, held in conjunction with the American Philatelic Society (APS). As presiding president, I had the pleasure of presenting him with that award. He was visibly ecstatic.
A lifelong native of Kansas City, Randy was only 14 years old when he took a train to New York City for FIPEX (1956), an exciting international show for a precocious young boy. At FIPEX, he entered his first exhibit, a one-page display of the 7¢ 1954 Liberty series. He was also persuaded to begin writing a column for junior collectors in the then-popular Weekly Philatelic Gossip, as well as a column for First Days. He was hooked on the hobby for life.
During those teen years, he met brothers John (Confederates) and Bob Kaufmann (Carriers and Locals) in New Jersey, along with their airpost-collecting father, Bill Kaufmann. I did not meet him until 1970 when Randy attended a regional society meeting at my home in Alexandria, Va.
Randy attended journalism school at the University of Kansas as an advertising/radio and television major. He spent decades helping stamp dealers with their marketing promotions, as well as beginning new organizations and publications. He traded as Neil Media, Inc., creating and maintaining philatelic websites as well as print newsletters and ads, including mine. He traded as Neil Print Media in more recent years, foregoing the demanding online work.
Called a “cheerleader for the hobby” by many, some do not realize how that fitting moniker came about. In 1963, he joined the organization of the new Kansas City Chiefs and began their cheerleading program. He wrote the New York Times bestseller The Official Cheerleaders Handbook (1979). With a mischievous grin, he once shared with me that a young cheerleader by the name of Paula Abdul (singer, dancer, choreographer, TV personality) once sat on his lap to pose for a photo. Randy was thrilled with the recent Super Bowl wins by the Chiefs. He was texting me during the 2023 game, euphoric over the win.
Randy co-founded the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors (AAPE) in 1986, spearheading efforts to revolutionize the field of exhibiting in the United States and essentially inventing the idea of the international single-frame exhibit. He served as AAPE president and editor of the Philatelic Exhibitor. In 1987, he wrote and published the seminal Philatelic Exhibitors Handbook.\
He ably demonstrated that serious philatelic research and exhibiting could be done on a budget. He won Grand Awards in national competitions for both stamp and literature exhibits.
The APS benefited from his leadership as president 1993-1997, followed by his good friend, John Hotchner.
Philatelic literature was advanced by his founding and editing two of the leading philatelic publications today, American Stamp Collector and Dealer (2007) and Kelleher’s Stamp Collectors Quarterly (2015). Randy told me that people want to read about people and encouraged his columnists to write toward that end, with a heavy dose of history coexisting with the postal history. His professional layouts were defined by slick colorful pages. He brought philatelic media into the modern era.
Randy’s writing has appeared in numerous journals over the years, including the American Philatelist, for which he wrote a column on exhibiting for a decade, Stamp Collector, and Linn’s Stamp News. In addition to his book on exhibiting, he also co-authored, with Jack Rosenthal, the United States Trans-Mississippi Issue of 1898. In 1992, he also founded U.S. Stamps & Postal History, which continues today as U.S. Stamp News, published by John Dunn.
In 2021, he was invited to sign the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists, a philatelic award of international scale for those who have distinguished themselves by outstanding service to philately; it was created by the Philatelic Congress of Great Britain in 1921. Regrettably, Randy never got a chance to physically sign the scroll. He was also awarded the Lichtenstein Award by the Collectors Club of New York in 2023, and was to accept it in May 2024 at the opening of the new home of the Collectors Club. His daughter, Merritt, plans to accept it on his behalf.
It would be excess to list all of his many awards, but worth mentioning are the APS Luff Award (2000) for outstanding service to the society, and the Charles J. Peterson Philatelic Literature Life Achievement Award (2017), awarded by the American Philatelic Research Library. He was also inducted into the APS Writers’ Unit Hall of Fame and recognized as a U.S. Philatelic Classics Society Distinguished Philatelist.
Randy Neil left an enviable legacy, an inspiration for future generations of collectors. Philately will miss his work product and enthusiasm. Those of us fortunate enough to know him personally will deeply miss him.
Patricia A. Kaufmann
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Peter W. W. Powell
1936 – 2023
Peter Weymouth Williams Powell, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, William Weymouth Powell of Roanoke, Va.; and his mother, Evelyn Williams Powell of Philadelphia, Pa.; Baltimore, Md.; and Richmond, Va. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Marsh Baskerville Powell; his daughters, Marsh Penn-Gaskell Powell Hayes and Anne Coleman Weymouth Powell; and by two grandsons, Matthew Powell Hayes and William Earl Hayes.
Peter was born Jan. 17, 1936, in Baltimore, Md. He graduated from the McDonogh School in 1955 and attended the University of Maryland for two years. He transferred to the University of Richmond, where he graduated in 1964, aft er serving four years in the United States Marine Corps. A senior member of The Commonwealth Club and The Dove Association, Peter was an avid hunter. He was also one of the world’s foremost experts on Confederate stamps and postal history, authoring three books, numerous articles and serving on three authentication committees. He was a life member of The American Philatelic Society, honorary life member of the Richmond Stamp Club, life member and honorary Life President of the Civil War Philatelic Society and founding member and former president of the Virginia Postal History Society.
Comments by Patricia A. Kaufmann: I met Peter at Balpex in 1967, never suspecting the path we traveled philatelically would so often coincide. He had already been a member for 14 years, joining in 1953 at age 17 (member 736 – a 70-year member). My first impression was like that of most women – look at those eyebrows! Big, bushy and imposing, they seemed to fit his friendly personality.
When I became editor of the Confederate Philatelist in 1970, Peter was a frequent contributor. T is was in the era before computers or even widespread use of electric typewriters. I had an old manual typewriter. Peter had a pen. He was one of several authors whose challenging scrawl I had to type out for the printer. Sometimes a phone call was necessary for proper interpretation.
When he became chairman of the CSA Authentication Committee in 1996, Peter asked me to take the job of recording secretary and I became a voting member. We often discussed fakes and, when he was working on the fake book, he asked me to be his general consultant.
I so enjoyed when he and Rick Calhoun came overnight to our home in Delaware to look at my extensive collection of fake stamps and covers. My husband, Darryl, and Peter enjoyed animated discussions about hunting, another enduring passion. Ever thereafter, Pete and I talked all manner of hunting and swapped wild game recipes, as well as talking stamps.
One of my most memorable philatelic events was presiding as president of the society in Richmond, Va., in 2010 at the 75th anniversary. Peter and his wife, Ethel, coordinated the unforgettable Southern Supper at the Commonwealth Club, a Richmond institution founded in 1890. It was an extraordinary experience I’ll forever mentally connect with Peter and Eth. We were all together 25 years earlier for the 50th anniversary in Richmond, too.
I could go on endlessly about the many wonderful memories. I am sure others could do the same, as he touched many lives. I will miss him. The society is poorer without him, but his legacy will endure.
Comments by William Shulleeta: I really do not know where to begin with Peter’s story regarding his life and our association. We both attended the University of Richmond at the same time – unbeknownst to me – and first met as a client with Wheat Securities in 1987. I went to Peter’s office, which overlooked the James River, and saw Confederate Bonds, stamps, ducks and local history pictured on the walls. I thought I had died and gone to Heaven. Needless to say, we hit it off immediately, especially when I was invited to a hunt two weeks hence.
Peter was my good friend, broker, hunting partner, postal history teacher, dining mate and traveling companion. We took many trips and never had a moment of silence. Conversations were universal, solving all problems. The world of Confederate philately, Virginia postal history and stamps in general were always popular topics. I cannot say that he forgot more than I ever knew, because he never forgot. If I mentioned a particular cover that he was familiar with, all details were laid out to me, sight unseen.
Peter opened many doors for me in the philatelic world, new people to meet, shows to attend, collecting interests, what to look for and be aware of, ad infinitum. We both belonged to many of the same organizations and shared similar lifelong interests. Peter was the impetus of my interest in collecting Richmond postal history.
Peter’s accomplishments were myriad: a prolific writer and researcher, expert judge of philatelic material, many positions as officer of organizations and a leader in the world of philately. He was an expert shot, hunter and farm owner. Peter was a great financial advisor and was number one with his brokerage in opening new accounts. He was an expert in many fields of endeavor. I do not know how he found the time.
This is quite difficult for me; Peter was my best friend, confidant and a mentor in many ways. We did not always agree on everything but we never had an argument. Peter passed on to me many books and philatelic material in the last year of his life. I will always be thankful for our relationship and only regret not being a larger part in our acquaintance. His resting place is in the historic Hollywood Cemetery overlooking the skyline of Richmond, Va., and the James River. May he rest in peace with our Saviour.
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Lawrence “Larry” Francis Charles Baum
1957 – 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Francis Charles Baum, 65, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
Born in Sunbury, Pa., on April 12, 1957, he was the son of Helen Irene Baum and the late Russell Charles Baum.
Larry graduated from Rutgers University in 1976 as an engineer, beginning work as an engineer of industrial components with Federal Mogul and, later, worked as an antique dealer with his wife, Florence B. Arrington, who survives him.
Larry was known as a kind and caring man and was proud of his 20 years of service to the Confederate Stamp Alliance and the Civil War Philatelic Society. He served as president and was a named general. His interests led him to become one of the nation’s foremost experts on southern advertising covers, winning gold and grand awards for his exhibits at regional, national and international exhibitions. He was also a member of the Sumter Duplicate Bridge Club and was a Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League, reflecting another interest.
In addition to his wife and mother, Larry is survived by his brother, Steven Baum and family and fi ve cousins.
A graveside service was held Mon. Dec. 19, 2022. Larry will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Comments by Wayne Farley: I will always remember the great experiences traveling to annual and mid-year CSA/CWPS events with Larry (and Harvey Teal). Both were stalwart supporters of our organization and will be sadly missed. It was a blessing to spend many hours (on the phone, at shows and at Larry’s home) conversing with Larry about covers. He was always upbeat and exuberant when he found a new CSA advertising or adversity cover to add to his collection. Hopefully, his many hours of compiling data on advertising covers will eventually be added to the website or published by the CWPS.
Comments by Tim McRee: Over the 10 years that I have known Larry, he became my mentor and confidant. His knowledge about the Civil War and its postal history was encyclopedic and he would willingly share it with anyone. Larry assembled, to my knowledge, the finest collection of Southern advertising covers ever put together. He loved the society and was willing to do whatever possible to promote our group.
In September of last year, aft er a bit of prodding by Larry, we joined him and his family on a Caribbean cruise. We all had a wonderful and memorable time walking the streets of St. Thomas, visiting the departure point of CSA blockade runners and rum runners in Nassau, visiting a museum in San Juan and playing Black Jack on the boat. We all had a wonderful time and celebrated his mother’s 90th birthday.
Larry was a gentle giant, soft spoken with stories to tell. I am sure he is sitting, with his mentor, Harvey Teal, having a glass of Vodka, swapping collecting stories and discussing CSA postal history.
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Donald F. Garrett
1924 – 2021
Don Garrett left this world peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was preceded by his loving wife of 66 years, Maxine. He is survived by son, Brent Garrett and daughter, Melanie Elliott (Bill) and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his brother, Capt. Royce Garrett.
Don was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on September 12, 1924. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp with his parents’ permission at age 17 just after the attack on Pearl Harbor and served with the 315th Bomber Wing in Guam. Following his military service he moved to Jackson, Mississippi where he spent 40 years with School Pictures, Inc. as the Vice President of Sales. He went on to work for Olan Mills Photography for 12 years before permanently retiring and moving to Warner-Robbins, Georgia.
As a Civil War historian, Don served as President of the Civil War Roundtable in Jackson. He also served as a member of the Mississippi Gettysburg Memorial Commission which was responsible for the design and placement of the State Monument at Gettysburg.
Don was an ardent collector of stamps and postal history – especially Mississippi postal history. He joined what was then the Confederate Stamp Alliance in December 1962 and attended many of the annual meetings. He served as the editor and compiler of the Mississippi stampless cover section of The New Dietz Confederate Catalog & Handbook in 1986 and was responsible for same section of the Confederate States of America Catalog and Handbook in 2012. In the realm of philately, however, he is probably best remembered as one of the founders of the cherished social event known as the “Happening.” Not only did he host some of the early gatherings, he also served as the auctioneer for its signature annual charity auction for decades.
He was the consummate gentleman, devoted family man and friend to everyone he ever met.
Jerry S. Palazolo
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Edward R. Joyce
1927 – 2020
Edward R. Joyce, Jr. passed peacefully from this life on September 15, 2020 at the age of 92. He was born October 20, 1927 and raised in St. Augustine where he met and married his wife of 66 years, Leland. Together they had five children, 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Ed graduated from the University of Mississippi, served as an officer in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve, and had a career as a chemical engineer. He enjoyed history, especially that of the Civil War, and was a 50-year member of the Confederate Stamp Alliance (#0881). He received the title of Honorary General in 2009, and President’s Trophy in 1995 for the best exhibit of CSA covers as a first-time exhibitor.
Ed was also interested in Florida Postal History, was a Charter member of the Florida Postal History Society and served as its President in 2005-2007. He wrote several articles for the Florida Postal History Journal (FPHJ) and was excited to assist with an article written for the Confederate Philatelist (CP) and FPHJ on Bartow, Florida. There were actually two Bartow, Florida post offices functioning at the same time. Ed had one addressed to the Jackson County post office during the Civil War.
His wife, Leland, recalls that he was most proud of organizing and hosting the November 10-12, 2006 CSA Mid-year meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, which was enjoyed by all attendees. She says although during the last few years Ed’s eyesight was failing and he required nursing home assistance, he enjoyed having her read the CP and FPHJ to him.
Ed will surely be missed by all who have been fortunate to know him.
Deane R. Briggs, MD
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Harvey Stuart Teal
1928 – 2020
Long-time member Harvey S. Teal, of Columbia, South Carolina, died April 28, 2020. An avid collector of South Carolina postal history, Harvey joined the CSA in 1965 as member 1307—a member for 55 years. He was thrilled to be promoted to the rank of honorary general in the Alliance just last year, in recognition for his contributions to the CSA and to Confederate philatelic research. This year, Harvey was also awarded the prestigious Rowland Hill Award from the Southeast Federation of Stamp Clubs.
Harvey partnered with Rich Murphy to edit the South Carolina stampless section of the Confederate States of America Catalog and Handbook of Stamps and Postal History. He was one of the go-to students for the topic, respected by all who knew him.
Over the years, Harvey contributed numerous articles to the Confederate Philatelist, often announcing new discoveries and thus becoming a familiar name to readers. His last CP articles identified three new handstamped provisionals, which are now listed in the Scott Catalogue due to his keen eye and analysis.
My personal memories of Harvey are of the equally-early riser who could be found in the show hotel restaurant when it opened. Consequently, we often enjoyed breakfast together as we were both “flying solo.” He enjoyed sharing his vast philatelic knowledge and would often stop by my booth to reveal his latest treasures or share information. He attended CSA and APS conventions whenever he could, even as his health failed in his nineties.
Harvey was born in Patrick, South Carolina, on 15 July 1928, a son of William M. and Ethelene Williams Teal. A 1946 graduate of Midway School in Kershaw County, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from September 1946 to December 1947.
Following his military service in Italy, Harvey attended the University of South Carolina from 1948-53, where he was awarded B.A. and M.Ed. Degrees. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Lander University in 2002.
Harvey spent his career as an educator in the public-school system, where he taught Social Studies at Hand Junior High School from 1953-67, as well as serving as assistant principal 1956-67. He was chief supervisor of Resource Development, Office of Instructional Television for the S. C. Department of Education from 1969-1986.
After retirement, he continued to serve his communities as a writer, volunteer, community leader, and “shoe-leather historian.” He collected artifacts of importance to state and local history, writing and retelling the stories of their origins and historical context. He had a passion for antique bottles and Southern pottery, as well as South Carolina postal history. Harvey donated many thousands of discovered artifacts to the Caroliniana library at the University of South Carolina.
Harvey Teal was a prolific writer and editor of publications too many to list. In 2001, Governor Jim Hodges awarded him the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian honor, for his achievements and service to the state.
He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Lynn Boswell (Beler); and son, Marshall Dennis Teal, both of Columbia; as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Iris Teal Burgess, and his beloved wife, Ella Catherine, and will be laid to rest next to her in the Cassatt Baptist Church Cemetery.
To Alliance members who knew him, Harvey will be remembered as a gentle soul of humble demeanor and endless philatelic knowledge, which he generously shared. He will be missed.
Patricia A. Kaufmann