Henry C. Atwood Jr. ’54

Henry C. Atwood Jr. ’54, of Florence, Mass.; Jan. 3. He attended Brown on a Naval ROTC scholarship and upon graduation was commissioned an ensign. During his 30-year Navy career he served on both coasts, commanded five ships, and was the recipient of the Legion of Merit. After his military service, he managed a privately owned shipyard in Norfolk, Va., before retiring a second time in 1985 to Virginia Beach. He and his wife then traveled the world and celebrated their 50th anniversary aboard the Queen Mary II. In 2008, they moved to Florence to be closer to family. He enjoyed playing bridge and cribbage. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; two daughters; a son; a daughter-in-law; a son-in-law; four grandchildren; and a sister.