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COL Barrett S. "Graham" Haight JD, USA (Ret)

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Barrett Haight Obituary

Barrett S. (Graham) Haight CHARLESTON - COL Barrett S. (Graham) Haight, JD, USA (Ret), (86), of the greater Charleston, SC, area died June 19th, 2023. He was born April 30, 1937, in Connecticut to Helen and Franklin (Graham) Haight. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dr. Barbara K. Haight, DrPH; two siblings, Donna H. Daniels and Vaughn Haight; and 5 children: LTC Ret) Heidi Graham, EdD, (Greg); COL (Ret) Timothy Haight (Robin); Daniel Haight (Patricia); Kelly Leech (Matt); and Michael Graham (Joelle), all of whom served the country on active duty in the Army. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Meaghan, Mackenzie, Brian, Alex, Shea, Abby, and Ben. His eldest grandchild is expecting what would have been his first great-grandchildren: twins due in August. Burial will be at West Point Cemetery, NY. Arrangements are forthcoming. COL Haight, a 1959 graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, served 23 years on active duty with the Signal Corps and The Judge Advocate General's Corps, US Army culminating as Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Jackson, SC. He was a rated Army Aviator and earned a Commercial Pilot rating. He received multiple awards for service in the Vietnam combat zone and during peacetime. He retired in 1999 from The Citadel Development Foundation as its first Director of Estate Planning. During his tenure, he was a charter member and VP of the SC Deferred Giving Council, charter member of the Charleston Deferred Giving Council, charter member and contributing editor of the National Deferred Giving Journal, and a member of the International Association of Financial Planning. He retired as a member of the CT and SC Bars. In 1972, he was selected as an Outstanding Young Man In America and later was entered in several editions of Who's Who In the South. He served twice on the Charleston Kiwanis Club Board of Directors and on the Board of the SC Nurses Foundation. COL Haight was a Regional Representative for the USMA Class of 1959 and he served on the West Point Field Force for the SE Region. His interests over the years included coaching each of his children in multiple sports and enjoying tennis and golf with his friends at Snee Farm Country Club. Barrett was instrumental in organizing a baseball room dedicated to the unique history of Army Baseball at the Thayer Hotel on the grounds of USMA. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law (Penn State) where he was on the Board of Editors for the Dickinson Law Review and inducted into the DSL Honor Society. He also earned a Masters of Law (LLM) from the University of Missouri. He taught Constitutional, Criminal, and Business law as an Associate Professor of Law, USMA; Chief Instructor at the Command and General Staff College; and an adjunct on the faculties of SW Missouri University, USC, and MUSC College of Nursing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Point Association of Graduates on line at https://www.westpoint.edu/, or by phone at (845)446-1658. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

Rosemary Burnham McDaniel

July 29, 2024

Dear Barb and family:
I just heard of Barry's passing last June and offer my belated condolences. It was always such a pleasure to see both of you at our high school reunions and exchanging emails with Barry on all things political. He was a very special person and had a positive impact on so many lives. He is missed.

Sharon Hoffman

July 2, 2023

Dear Barbara and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You have so much to be proud of. His contributions to the Charleston community are a testimony to the man he was. May God give you peace during this difficult time. Sharon Hoffman

Fred Kesten

June 30, 2023

Sorry to hear about Barry's passing. I knew Barry when we lived at Long River Village in Middletown. Those were the good ol' days when things were more simpler and fun. He was a good ballplayer, a real nice guy and it doesn't surprise me about all the accomplishments he made during his lifetime, his intelligence stood out when I knew him. To his family, your so fortunate to have been part of him.
Fred Kesten

Dean Patenaude

June 29, 2023

Dear Barbara, it was comforting to talk t you last week following Barry's passing.

Needless to say, he was a special friend of mine(and Joan's) and so many others, as he led a full and purposefully driven life. The four of us had many memorable experiences traveling together(with the Parmelee's) after our high school days.

My very best to you - do take good care of yourself.

My blessings to you and your
family.

Dean Patenaude

Dave and Arlene Sierpinski

June 26, 2023

Barbara, Barry was a very special person. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane EHLERS kingsbury

June 26, 2023

Barbara... such fond memories of Barry. He did so much for our class my thoughts are with you and the family

Martha Lamb Sevitch

June 24, 2023

So sorry to hear of Barry´s passing. He was such an accomplished man and will be missed by all who knew him. May you and your family find strength in each other at this very sad time.
Martha Lamb Sevitch

Janice Manning

June 24, 2023

Dear Barbara, So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I have many memories of you and he in High School and later in life at our reunions. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Everyday that we have is a gift. Sincerely, Janice Manning P.S. I am back living in Middletown since 2012

Pat Thompson Sunderland

June 24, 2023

To Barbara and family - so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. We had so many memories though 4 years of high school and at the reunions. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Marilyn Kmetz

June 24, 2023

Condolences

Sue Henry Binge

June 23, 2023

Haight Family,
I have fond memories as neighbors on McKenzie St in CT from the 1960s.

So sorry to learn of Barry's passing. He was so accomplished & lived life to the fullest. I am thinking of you.

Ed Calhoun

June 22, 2023

Barbara and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Barry was a very special person and a great friend. We became friends through sports at Wilson. Barry was easy to like and just talking to him as we were walking home after practice made me feel special, Even though we did not see each other much after graduation I thought of him often. The times we were together ,visiting when he was teaching at West Point, reunions, and our visits in Charleston were great being with the two of you. Please keep in touch about his service at West Point. I would love to be there if possible.

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