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Larry Holbrook Addington
1932 - 2026
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Larry Holbrook Addington
Charleston - Larry Holbrook Addington, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of the late Amanda Adams Addington entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 31, 2026. His service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Larry was born November 16, 1932, in Charlotte, North Carolina, son of the late Laurence Eugene Addington and the late Beatrice Gertrude Willson Addington, and grew up in Asheville, NC. He graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School, received an A.B. and M.A. degree in History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and earned a Ph. D. degree in History at Duke University, Durham, NC. He served on active duty as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. He married Amanda Adams of Charlotte NC and taught at San Jose State College in California before accepting an appointment to the faculty at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Before his retirement, he was Professor and Head of the History Department, The Citadel. He was the author of several books and articles on historical subjects, and a member of the Society for Military History, the American Historical Society, the Southern Historical Society, and the SC Historical Society. He is survived by daughter, Catherine Dantzler (Harold) of Hanahan, SC; grandchildren: Jack, Daniel and Caroline Dantzler; and cousins: Marilyn Addington Schaefer and Donald Edward Addington (Jean). Memorials may be made to Pawley's Island Dog Shelter All4Paws at https://all4pawssc.org/ or the Charleston Animal Society at https://charlestonanimalsociety.org/. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
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Thor Wilson
April 11, 2026
My deepest condolences to his family ! He was a wonderful professor and we loved him ! Thor Wilson, Citadel Class of 1988. God Bless and may you RIP COL. Adding ton.
Tip Hargrove
April 9, 2026
When I was a History Major at The Citadel, I took every course Col Addington taught. He was a brilliant story teller. Battles came alive; you could close your eyes and see an arrow fly or hear a cannon roar. His influence on me was profound. As a criminal defense lawyer, I am called upon to "tell a story" to a jury and I only hope to do a fraction as well as Col Addington. Tip Hargrove Citadel 1971.
Mark Thomann
April 9, 2026
Dr. Addington was one of best Professors I had at The Citadel! May his memory rest in peace!!
Al Jacobs, Citadel 1969
April 9, 2026
Dr Addington ranks up there with Jack Martin and John Coussons as professors whom it was a privilege to learn from. After a career in the military and teaching history thereafter, his insights guided me daily. Thanx Dr Addington and rest in peace knowing that you influenced a great many lives.
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Bob Sutton
April 8, 2026
Colonel Addington was an excellent professor of history. When I interviewed for a position as a military history instructor at USMA, he very kindly wrote a letter of support to USMA for me. I've never forgotten that. Rest in peace Colonel. Salute.
Bob Sutton, Citadel '85
Mike Radecki
April 8, 2026
I remember COL. Addington from my History of the Vietnam War my senior year. He was a good professor. Rest easy sir. Mike Radecki Citadel Class of 92
Daniel Steve Villarreal
April 8, 2026
I took a wonderful military history course with LTC Addington as a Citadel cadet. Condolences to all, and RIP, outstanding scholar! Daniel Steve Villarreal, Ph.D. C `76, BA in Modern Languages
Bo Moore, Professor of History Emeritus, The Citadel
April 6, 2026
Larry was a great scholar, teacher, and colleague who made The Department of History at The Citadel a significant center for the study of military history at both the undergraduate and the graduate level. He will be missed by all who the good fortune to know him. And his legacy will endure.
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