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In Memoriam | Summer 2025

In Memoriam: 1970s

Notices sorted by graduation date

Paul S. Marshall (Engr ’71) of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, died March 4, 2025. At UVA, he was a member of the Trigon Engineering Society. He then earned his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and earned his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Bath in England. He became a professor of finance at Widener University in Pennsylvania, holding that position for more than 30 years. During this time, he traveled to Russia twice on a Fulbright scholarship. His love for travel took him to over 55 countries. He also enjoyed staying closer to home and traveled frequently to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with family and friends to enjoy the beach, golf and everything else the area had to offer. He was very enthusiastic about the finance world and stayed up to date on the stock market. Survivors include two sons.

John Dabney Carr Jr. (Col ’72, Darden ’77 CM) of Charlottesville died Nov. 23, 2024. The native of Roanoke attended UVA as both an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences and a graduate student at Darden. He was a member of the Raven Society, Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and T.I.L.K.A. He worked as an international banker with Citigroup for over 30 years, during which time he and his family lived in Taipei, Singapore, Melbourne, Seoul and New York. After his retirement, he moved back to the Charlottesville area and became an adjunct professor at Darden, where he discovered a love of teaching and mentoring students. He pursued a lifelong interest in creative writing with the Blue Ridge Writers and had his short stories published in their journals. A lover of Shakespeare from his undergraduate days, he supported theater locally and traveled regularly to performances in Washington, D.C.; New York; Dublin; and London. Survivors include his wife, Sunny; two children, including Lucy Carr Jones (Col ’07 CM); one grandson; two siblings; and several nieces and nephews.

Thomas R. Morgan (Educ ’73) of Fairfax Station, Virginia, died Dec. 6, 2024. He held a master’s degree in counselor education from UVA, along with a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Colgate University. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marines in 1952 and completed more than 36 years of active service. He served in locations including California, Hawaii, Kansas, South Carolina and Germany. From July 1971 to July 1973, he was assigned to the Naval ROTC Unit at UVA, where he served as executive officer. His final assignment was as the 21st assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. He retired as a general in 1988. His personal awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and Navy Commendation Medal. Survivors include three daughters, including Beth Ellen Morgan (Col ’87 CM); son-in-law Demetrio James Cuzzocrea (Col ’87 CM); four grandsons; and a great-granddaughter.

William “Bill” Tropf III (Grad ’73) of Silver Spring, Maryland, died Sept. 25, 2024. He held a doctorate in physics from UVA, along with a bachelor’s degree in physics from The College of William & Mary. He joined the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in 1977 and worked as a physicist there for most of his life, focusing on the development and testing of advanced missile guidance systems. He continued to work there as a contractor after his official retirement. He loved science and set up a variety of scholarships with the Community Foundation of Howard County and William & Mary. He was also active as an adult leader for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; a son; two siblings; and several stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

Jeffrey L. Reider (Col ’74 CM) of Birmingham, Michigan, died Feb. 28, 2025. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at UVA and was a proud member of the Virginia Glee Club. He then received his dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia and became an oral surgeon, leading a practice of 40 doctors and 300 staffers. He and his husband endowed the first large LGBTQ+ scholarship at UVA, which has awarded nearly $150,000 to LGBTQ+ students in its 20 years. He was dedicated and passionate about every new adventure. He started to run at age 57 and completed over 30 marathons and two Ironman races. He was a gourmet chef and loved hosting dinner parties. He spent countless hours volunteering, including with Gleaners Community Food Bank and Equality Michigan. He convinced several relatives to follow in his footsteps in attending UVA, and he volunteered at many of his reunions. Survivors include his husband, Chuck Otis; two brothers, including Ronald Reider (Med ’71); and several nieces and nephews, including Joshua Reider (Col ’97 CM) and Andrew Ritter (Col ’00 CM).

George Robert “Rob” Scott (Engr ’75 CM) of Richmond, Virginia, died Oct. 5, 2018. From the time he was able to climb on equipment, he loved all things mechanical and had a natural understanding of how things work—skills that transferred well to his study of mechanical engineering at UVA. Classmates may remember his Honda CB350 and, later, his love of BMWs. He began his career at Philip Morris, later moving to Jewett Automation and concluding his career at Altria. During his career, he was awarded five patents. He was a UVA season ticket holder and supporter of the Virginia Student Aid Foundation (now the Virginia Athletics Foundation). Survivors include his wife, Diane; and two sons, including Jayme Scott (Col ’08). 

Ruth Audrey “Audie” Woolsey (Col ’75) of Chesnee, South Carolina, died Feb. 7, 2025. After earning her bachelor’s degree in English at UVA, she worked for U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo and earned her law degree from the University of Miami. She had a long career in public service, including serving as a guardian ad litem for children needing legal advocacy, working as counsel to the U.S. House Budget Committee, and working as a budget officer and special assistant at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. After retiring in 2017, she moved to South Carolina, where she engaged in local philanthropic projects. Her hobbies included gardening, supporting UVA sports and pulling pranks on her loved ones. Survivors include her husband, Jack Burnett; three siblings, including Ross A. Woolsey III (Col ’71 CM); and several nieces and nephews.

Charles Lewis Whited Jr. (Col ’76 CM) of New Orleans died Feb. 15, 2025. He spent much of his childhood in Venezuela, becoming immersed in its culture and the Spanish language. At UVA, he studied Spanish and was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After graduation he attended Tulane University, where he received a law degree, an MBA and a master’s in admiralty law. His admiralty law practice earned him the respect of his clients in the international shipping community. He was passionate about art, possessing an expertise that spanned centuries of creators, works and collections. He was a champion of artists in New Orleans and was devoted to fulfillment of their creative visions. He maintained his connection to UVA, volunteering at several of his class reunions. Survivors include a brother, a niece and a nephew.

Mark Douglas Welsh (Col ’78) of Dunwoody, Georgia, died Oct. 14, 2024. An Echols Scholar, he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at UVA, graduating with highest distinction. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society. After receiving his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, he practiced with McGuire, Woods & Battle in Richmond, Virginia; with Weekes and Candler in Decatur, Georgia; and as a solo practitioner in the Atlanta area. For much of his four-decade career, he advocated for people with disabilities and the elderly. Recognizing his fierce advocacy and legal skills, probate judges in the Atlanta area frequently appointed him to serve as guardian ad litem. He also served as an attorney for Partners in Education for the DeKalb County School System. He was an avid swimmer who swam for UVA his first year, a dedicated fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and a youth sports leader. He served as a community coach for the Murphey Candler Little League in Brookhaven, Georgia, before joining the league’s board of directors and coaching his son. Friends remember him for his enthusiastic and encyclopedic knowledge of rock music. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; a son; and a brother.

Randolph “Randy” Ford Holland (Com ’79 CM) of Richmond, Virginia, died July 30, 2024. In his youth, he took pride in his soccer and tennis skills. He studied accounting at UVA and earned his bachelor’s degree in commerce before receiving a master’s in computer accounting from Virginia Tech. He worked as a CPA for several firms in Richmond and Vienna, Virginia, and completed his career with the National Reconnaissance Office. He was predeceased by his wife, Kim.