Hassan Behery, Ph.D., 87, of Clemson, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. He was a professor emeritus of textile engineering, who retired in 2001 after 29 years of service.
Behery was instrumental in establishing the Graduate Program in Textiles and in the expansion of Professional Development at Clemson University. He was also instrumental in developing and improving Textile Colleges and Institutions in many countries around the world, including Portugal, Turkey, Colombia and China. He was a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Fellow of the Textile Institute in England, and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.
Behery is survived by his wife, Mervet, daughter, Hala, and son, Moody Behery.
The funeral service was held Dec. 5, 2015. Donations in his honor may be sent to the American Heart Association or to a charity of your choice.
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