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Randell Prothro Obituary
Chevy Chase, MD - Randell Hunt Prothro, Captain U.S. Navy (ret) died at age 96 on December 11, 2018 in Chevy Chase, MD. He was born in Shreveport to Claude Blanchard and Virginia Hunt Prothro. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nancy Wilde Prothro, sister Emily Van Horn, brother Carleton Prothro, his seven children, 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A graduate of C.E. Byrd High School, he later graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944 a year early, as the young class of 1945 was rushed off to war. His first duty was on the USS Hornet. After the war Prothro earned his wings, flying more than thirty different aircraft during his career. He retired in 1967. Forever passionate about the Navy, he once would reenlist for another tour "at the drop of hate".
After leaving the service, he worked for General Dynamics, assisting in the design of what became the F-16. He spent many years volunteering, running investment clubs, hunting water fowl, and working in his garden.
A memorial service will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland on January 28th, 2019.
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For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
January 24, 2019
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Randell Hunt Prothro our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Randell. To Randell it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Navy. Randell, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 177 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Randell's family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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