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George Seignious Obituary
SEIGNIOUS, II, George Entered into eternal rest on the evening of July 3, 2005, Lt. General George Marion Seignious, II. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Lt. General George Marion Seignious, II, are invited to attend his funeral services in The Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, Thursday July 7, 2005 at ten o'clock. Friends may call in the Mark Clark Hall following the service. Interment, U.S. National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC at two thirty o'clock. Lt. Gen. Seignious was born June 21, 1921, the son of Francis Pelmoin Seignious and Mary Moyer Rowbottom Seignious. After graduating from the Citadel in 1942, he became a decorated military leader in the US Army during World War II. He graduated from the National War College in 1961. His military career took him across the United States and to the Caribbean, Spain, Europe and Korea. He became president of The Citadel in 1974. Seignious served on the board of directors of numerous community groups: The Charleston Trident Chamber of Commerce, Southern Bank and Trust Co., Trident United Way and the Roper Foundation. He is survived by two sons: Richard Paul Padgett and his wife Lynn of Beaufort, SC and George M. Chip Seignious, III and his wife Sally of Mt. Pleasant, SC; two daughters: Pamela S. Chambers of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Mollie S. Johnson and her husband Whitney of Wellesley, MA; one sister: Kent S. Freeman of Charleston, SC; one step-daughter: Melanie Garnett of North Salem, NY; one step-son: Charles Fleischmann of Oxford, PA; 11 grandchildren: Paul, Mark, Anne, Lauren, Megan, Nicole, Anne Jordan, Kent, George, Alexandra and Tucker; one great grandson: Rich. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Citadel Development Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or to Bishop Gadsden Chapel Fund, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Seignious
Daniel L Coberly
August 31, 2024
I salute the Seignious family.
Dan Coberly, Sgt. Maj. USA (Ret) Capt. USAR (Ret)
Carolyn Gorman
July 11, 2005
Prior to coming to work at The Citadel Alumni Office in 1998, I worked from early 1995 to mid-1998 in The Citadel Protocol Office. While there, I had many occasions to participate in events which Gen. Seignious attended. He always was most gracious, pleasant, and a joy to be with. Even though I had not seen him since moving to the Alumni Office, I have fond memories of him.
Lee Martin
July 9, 2005
Mollie and Chip,
It's a sad day for us, as I'm sure
it is for you. General Seignious
was a great man, whom we all loved
very much. He was my friend whom
I have missed very much. Please
take comfort in knowing that others
share your loss. May God be with
you and yours always, and may God
be with a great and honorable man.
Love and God bless....
Lee and Edie Martin
Gordon/Connie Lyle
July 7, 2005
Obbe - you were not only a great man and a much admired patriot- leader, but a warm and loveable human being.All our Blessings, we will miss you greatly.
Carroll Pierce
July 7, 2005
Mollie
We are sorry to hear of your dear Dad's passing. I was always touched by your preparations for his visits to Boston and how very special your relationship with him was. You have his grace and style. Lots of love, Carroll and Bob
Mrs.S. G. (Anne) Pooser
July 7, 2005
Chip: What a heritage!! And to think you ARE a "Chip off the old block" on a different agenda. Despite the hurting your friends share with you now, you and your family just has to have a sense of peace and satisfacton in the beauty of his grand finale. You .. and our nation.. get to keep all he ever gave us.
Ole Lady Pooser
J. Patrick Johnson, MD
July 7, 2005
My deepest condolensces to the Seignious family for his loss. He returned to The Citadel as President when we arrived for our plebe year, and together we made changes in the institution that continue to strenghten our alma mater.
His guidance and presence was an inspiration for all he touched in his brilliant career.
J. Patrick Johnson, MD
Class of 1978
Thomas Beach 03
July 6, 2005
The General was a True Man of Honor. Our sincere sympathy, condolences, and prayers to his Family. God Bless and Sleep in Peace.
The Beach Family
Ann Corkery
July 6, 2005
Mollie,
I just had a long talk with your dad about a month ago, promising to send him photos of our July 4th celebration, which is held every year at my dad's ranch. We lost him in Feburary, so it just wasn't the same. I wish Paul was able to be with your family tomorrow. Know that we would be there for you if at all possible. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless, Ann
Lori Burden
July 6, 2005
Pam,
We are thinking of you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
The Burden Family
John Smyth
July 6, 2005
The hallmark of his administration would be integrity. These are words the General spoke about the future when he made his first address on campus at the graduation of The Summer Camp for Boys. It was of particular interest to me since we had a personnel matter in our department which was difficult and it would take a measure of integrity to resolve the issue. General Seignious resolved it forthwith, he secured critical resources for the college and as far as I am concerned the "hallmark of his administration and personal life was integrity". I respected and admired the man as a leader and friend. May God bless his soul and give comfort to his family.
john scarborough
July 5, 2005
Mollie,
I read about your Dad as Mary Ann and I were leaving the country. Our thoughts are with you-wish we were here to see you and attend the funeral. Your father was a great man. Please call us sometime when you are in town. Love, John and Mary Ann Scarborough
Jane and Van Noy Thornhill
July 5, 2005
With deepest sympathy and condolences.
John Pharr
July 5, 2005
As a cadet during Gen Seignious's tenure at The Citadel, I remember him and a person we all looked up to with great respect. He was always there for us and led by example. He will be sorely missed.
John L. Pharr, Jr. '79
Joseph P. Cameron
July 5, 2005
An officer and a gentleman whom I greatly admired and respected. May The Lord rest his soul in peace.
Joe Cameron
Citadel Class of 1943
The Rev'd A. Charles Cannon
July 5, 2005
The General was a great leader for The Citadel, and much appreciated by faculty, staff and The Corps. I send sincere sympathy to his family. He will be sorely missed.
Father Charles Cannon
Class of '57
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