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Elaine Owen Teat, retiree – Sept. 6, 2019

Elaine Owen Teat, 86, of Clemson died Sept. 6. She was an administrative assistant in the admissions office, who retired in 1994 with 29 years of service. She is survived by her daughters, son, family and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.15 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive […]

John Richard Aspland, professor emeritus – Sept. 8, 2019

John Richard Aspland, 82, of Clemson, died Sept. 8, 2019. He was a professor in the department of Material Science and Engineering. Aspland retired from Clemson in 2006 after 24 years of service to the University and was awarded professor emeritus status. Aspland is survived by his survived by his wife, son, family and friends. […]

Edward Lee McLean, professor emeritus – Aug. 21, 2019

Edward Lee McLean, 84, of Everett, Washington, died Aug. 21, 2019. He was a faculty member in the department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. “Captain Ed” as many called him, mentored many students during his career as an advisor for Community and Rural Development majors. After retiring from Clemson in 2001, he was awarded […]

Sheryl Doyen-Gonzales, retiree – Aug. 17, 2019

Sheryl Doyen-Gonzales, 65, of Piedmont died Aug.17, 2019. She was an administrative coordinator with the Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies (COMSET), who retired in 2017 with 16 years of service. As one of the founding employees of the Center, she watched it grow and thrive into a successful research branch of Material […]

Robert Lee Edwards, Ph.D., 97, retiree, July 28, 2019

Robert Lee Edwards, Ph.D., 97, of Clemson passed away July 28, 2019. He retired in 1986 after 28 years of service  as an animal and veterinary science professor. Edwards is survived by his son, family and friends. Funeral services were held August 3. Memorials may be made to Clemson University Historic Properties (P.O. Box 345615, […]

Benton H. Box, Ph.D., professor emeritus, July 28, 2019

Benton H. Box, Ph.D., 88, of Clemson passed away July 28, 2019. He retired in 1998 after 20 years of service in various roles, including dean of forest and recreation resources, executive assistant to the president and acting vice president of agriculture and natural resources. Dr. Box is survived by his wife, children, family and […]

Dr. Matthew C. Coombs, post-doctoral fellow – June 28, 2019

Dr. Matthew C. Coombs, 32, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died June 28, 2019. Coombs earned a stellar reputation while working as a post-doctoral fellow in the Clemson-MUSC Joint Bioengineering Program. His research was focused on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. “Matthew proved his capability at every step of his career and was an outstanding research scientist, […]

Bryn S. Turner, student – July 11, 2019

Bryn S. Turner, 22, died July 11, 2019. He was a senior genetics major from Mount Pleasant. “Our campus community mourns the loss of Bryn,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “He was a tremendous asset to the university and will be sorely missed. Please continue to […]

John Keith Luedeman, Ph.D., professor emeritus – July 3, 2019

John Keith Luedeman, Ph.D., 78, of Seneca passed away July 3, 2019. He taught mathematics for 33 years and served as Faculty Senate president in the early 90’s. He retired as professor emeritus. Luedeman is survived by his fiancée, four children, family and friends. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. July 9, 2019 at […]

Thomas H. Few, student – June 30, 2019

Thomas H. Few, 20, died June 30, 2019. He was a junior construction science and management major from Greenville. “Thomas was a valuable member of the Clemson Family, and we are deeply saddened by his passing,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “Our hearts go out to […]