Colonel (Retired) Beaufort Charles "BC” Hallman, Jr., 77, of Gouldsboro, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Married for over 44 years, he was the husband of the former Kate (Noll) Hallman.

In addition to his wife, Kate, BC is survived by his daughter: Katt Price of Hampton, VA; his sons: Beaufort Charles Hallman, III of Dunmore and Howard Hallman of PA; his sister: Nancy Hallman Booco of Columbia, SC, and his granddaughter: Wren Kate Price of Hampton, VA.

Born in Orangeburg, SC, BC was the son of the late Beaufort Charles, Sr. and Gladys (Harrison) Hallman. He graduated from Denmark-Olar High School, earned his Bachelor of Science from Clemson University, and his Master of Arts from U.S. Naval War College. Following 4 years of ROTC at Clemson, BC proudly served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, with combat assignments during both the Vietnam and Iraq (Operation Desert Storm) wars. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry for his service in Iraq. For his service in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

BC enjoyed the camaraderie of other service members, and he belonged to the American Legion Post 274 in Gouldsboro, where he served as a past commander and speaker at the yearly Memorial Day Ceremony. He also held a trustee position at the VFW Post 509 in Tobyhanna, where he sponsored an annual roast beef dinner, and attended many reunions of his units throughout the years. During Covid, BC donated to the VFW to ensure it remained open, so its members had a familiar place to return to once the shutdowns were over.

 

As a fan of Westerns and war movies, BC especially enjoyed them when they starred in John Wayne. He could be found listening to country and classical music was an avid reader, and loved history. He also enjoyed fishing and barbecuing. Never forgetting his roots, BC was a Tiger fan through and through, and he always looked forward to visiting his family in South Carolina.