Inside Clemson

Morgan R. Crocker, Student – April 24, 2022

Morgan R. Crocker, 19, passed away on Sunday, April 24. She was a junior double major in chemistry and mathematical sciences from Campobello, South Carolina. “Morgan was an inspiration to all who knew her,” said Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. L. Christopher Miller. “While we are saddened by her passing, […]

Linda Katherine Cocke, retiree – April 19, 2022

Retiree Linda Katherine Cocke, 71, of Clemson April 19, 2022. Cocke retired from Clemson in 2011 after more than 34 years. She was employed by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She was a 1971 graduate of Winthrop College and briefly taught physical education in Clinton before coming to work at Clemson. She was selected Staff […]

Thomas Michael Springer, professor of Finance – April 19, 2022

Finance professor Thomas Michael Springer, 66, of Central died April 19, 2022. Hired in 2005, he worked at Clemson for more than 16 years. “Tom was an outstanding professor, researcher, mentor and a valuable member of the Clemson family,” said Wendy York, dean of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. “Our thoughts […]

Theresa W. Cleveland, retiree – March 9, 2022

Theresa W. Cleveland, 75, of Seneca died March 9, 2022 Cleveland retired from Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management in 2001 as an administrative assistant after 29 years of service. Her full obituary is posted online.

Donna Sue Liles-Kiser, retiree – March 26, 2022

Retiree Donna Sue Liles-Kiser, 75, of Westminster died March 26, 2022. Liles-Kiser retired from Mechanical Engineering where she was employed as an administrative assistant for almost 20 years. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at Sandifer Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park. The family will […]

Walton Harrison Owens Jr., Professor Emeritus of Political Science – March 23, 2022

Walton Harrison Owens Jr., 88, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. His academic focus, both in teaching and research, was the administration of public institutions. By midpoint in his career, he had devised a means to involve his methodology students in gathering data from municipal residents (Anderson and Aiken under […]

Louie Keasler Jr., retiree – February 23, 2022

Retiree Louie Keasler Jr., 88, of Clemson died February 23, 2022. He retired from Clemson Housing in 1993 after nearly 20 years. He also owned a shoe repair shop in Seneca. He was buried at Memory Gardens Inc. in Central on February 28 after a graveside service. His full obituary is posted online.

Steven Blackburn, CCIT employee – February 27, 2022

Steven Canfield Blackburn, 59, of Easley, senior database administrator in the Department of Infrastructure Services and Operations in CCIT, died Sunday, February 27, 2022. Backburn graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and was hired in 1990. He was employed by the University more than 31 years. There will be a […]