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In Memoriam | Summer 2025

In Memoriam: 1960s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Daniel Hayes Gregory II (Med ’62) of Cooperstown, New York, died Jan. 29, 2025. He attended Hamilton College before joining the U.S. Army on the GI Bill and was sent to Fort Dix during the Korean War. He also spent time stationed at the Panama Canal. At UVA, while working toward his medical degree, he met his wife, Jacqueline, a medical technologist. After attending UVA, he completed a medical residency at the University of Minnesota, specializing in gastroenterology. In 1969, he worked at the University of New Mexico Medical School in Albuquerque, where he contributed to research and development of the world’s first H2 blocker. His career also led him to the Medical College of Virginia (now Virginia Commonwealth University) and a private gastroenterology practice in Pittsburgh. He returned to academic medicine at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, where he established a niche gastroenterology service performing capsule endoscopy with the PillCam. He loved photography, biking, bread-making, writing, dogs and all things related to the St. Lawrence River, especially boating. In addition to his wife, survivors include four children and six grandchildren.

Gerald “Gerry” F. Hice (Com ’63) of Irvington, Virginia, died Nov. 30, 2024. At UVA, he was a member of Chi Phi fraternity. After graduating from UVA with his bachelor’s degree in commerce, he went into a career in computer technology, working at IBM and then the Aries Corp. A job at the Pandata Corp. led him to the Netherlands, before he moved back to the U.S. for a position at Capgemini. He then joined J.G. Van Dyke & Associates as vice president of technology, where he wrote a book on defense management systems that was widely used by the U.S. Defense Department. He loved golf, boats and classic cars, particularly his bright red 1955 Chevy and his 1935 Ford. He also competed in car shows and won first place in a local competition. Survivors include his wife, Susan; his daughter; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

David Robert Rolston Jr. (Engr ’64) of Centreville, Virginia, died Jan. 25, 2025. Born in Staunton, Virginia, he studied electrical engineering at UVA before receiving his master’s degree in systems engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. After earning his “pilot wings” in 1965 at Craig Air Force Base in Alabama, he spent four years flying in the U.S. Air Force. After his active-duty service, he continued his commitment to aviation in the St. Louis Air National Guard for more than 20 years. He spent 22 years as a chief engineer in flight simulation and training at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis before moving to Lockheed Martin as program manager and earning a role as vice president of Air Force Programs for NLX and Rockwell Collins. He retired from regular employment in 2008 and moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, where he acted as a consultant for training systems businesses. He cherished time spent with his family, particularly exploring the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding waters. He had a deep love for prewar Ford hot rod restorations. Survivors include his wife, Carol; six children; and four grandchildren.
Thomas Francis Shuman (Col ’64 CM) of Princeton, New Jersey, died Jan. 11, 2024. At UVA, he played on the football team, leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in punting in the 1964 season. He also played for the polo team and was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity. He had a 40-year career as a stockbroker and hedge fund manager in New York City before retiring in 2002. He then moved between Palm Beach, Florida; Greenwich, Connecticut; and Manhattan before settling in Princeton. There he enjoyed attending events at Princeton University and the Peddie School, his high school alma mater. He also had a keen interest in the Princeton Battlefield Society. He volunteered at many of his UVA reunions. Survivors include three brothers and several nephews and nieces.

David B. Vaughan (Engr ’65 CM) of Houston died Nov. 9, 2024. After receiving his engineering degree from UVA and a master of science in business analytics from Indiana University, he went on to a career as a management consultant. His career included positions at Global Resources Group and the ABB Group. His family remembers him for his Johnny Carson-like wit and his critic’s ear for music, the arts and all cultural matters. They remember him as a “man for all seasons” and a true Virginia gentleman. Survivors include his wife, Mary; and his daughter, Sandra Irene Vaughan Parsons (Col ’92 CM). 

Herbert Vernon Davis Jr. (Com ’67 CM) of Frederick, Maryland, died Dec. 17, 2024. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in commerce at UVA, he spent four years serving in the U.S. Air Force. During that time, he completed his MBA at the University of Nevada. He worked for the U.S. General Accounting Office and later the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In retirement, he was president of the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society, honoring his passion for historical preservation. He was also an avid supporter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. He enjoyed playing bridge with friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Suzan; two children; and four grandchildren. 

Gary J. Goodman (Col ’67 CM) of Phoenix died July 7, 2024. At UVA, he was a member of St. Anthony Hall (Delta Psi). After graduation, he went through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1968. After serving in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division, he moved to Arizona and received his MBA with distinction from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He enjoyed a 20-plus-year career in real estate development in Phoenix before purchasing the Bermuda Water Co. and expanding its operations. He served as one of the original directors of the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona, as well as an Arizona delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business. He also held leadership roles with the Water Utilities Association of Arizona, the Scottsdale Healthcare Board of Directors (now HonorHealth) and the Cave Creek school board. He enjoyed field riding, polo and golf, and he loved Motown and the Washington Commanders. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three children; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Percy “Poss” Watson Echols (Engr ’69, Darden ’74 CM) of Crozet, Virginia, died July 4, 2024. At UVA, he studied engineering with a concentration in aerospace engineering and structural analysis. He used that expertise as a plant service engineer at Babcock & Wilcox. He later transferred to the nuclear power generation division in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he was involved in stress analysis on fuel assemblies and reactor vessel internals. He left Babcock & Wilcox in 1972 to return to UVA, earning his business degree from Darden in 1974. He then worked in the financial division at the Lynchburg Foundry Co. In 1981, he received his law degree from Wake Forest University and took a position as a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, where he worked until retiring in 2003. He was an active, involved father, serving as treasurer of his children’s cooperative preschool, coaching basketball and chauffeuring the children to extracurricular activities. He enjoyed playing basketball, traveling, cheering on the UVA basketball teams and spending time at the family farm near Lexington, Virginia. He moved to Crozet in 2017. Survivors include his wife, Joan; three children, including Sarah Elizabeth Echols (Col ’17); two siblings; and three grandchildren.