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Roy Tench, retiree – January 1, 2025

Roy Tench, retired master electrician with University Facilities, passed away on January 1, 2025. Tench began his Clemson career on July 5, 1977, and retired on January 5, 2006, totaling more than 28 years of service. His obituary is available online.

Eric Malcom Martin, retiree – January 22, 2025

Eric Malcom Martin, retired landscape supervisor with University Facilities, passed away on January 22, 2025. Martin began his Clemson career on March 2, 1998, and retired on December 31, 2013, totaling more than 15 years of service. His obituary is available online.

Ethan Ackerman, student

Ethan Ackerman, 20, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025. He was a wildlife and fisheries biology major from Central, South Carolina. “We were heartbroken to learn the news of Ethan’s passing,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Doug Hallenbeck. “Ethan has been a valuable member of our University community, and we send our deepest condolences to […]

John V. Boyette Jr., Staff, Office of Land and Capital Asset Stewardship

Clemson University mourns the death of John V. Boyette Jr., special project manager and emeritus director of the Office of Land and Capital Asset Stewardship.  “John always had the University’s best interest at the forefront, and his guidance and leadership of real estate initiatives were instrumental in the growth of the University’s real estate portfolio,” […]

Jeannine Varenhorst, retiree – January 14, 2025

Jeannine Varenhorst, retired accountant/fiscal analyst with Accounting Services, passed away on January 14, 2025. Varenhorst began her Clemson career on June 23, 1978, and retired on March 30, 2006, totaling more than 46 years of service with the University. Her online obituary will be shared when available.

Michael Pursley, Professor Emeritus of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Michael Pursley, Professor Emeritus of Electrical & Computer Engineering, has passed away. Pursley served Clemson University for more than 41 years in a variety of roles, most notably as the first Holcombe Chair and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He was hired on August 15, 1992 as the Holcombe Chair and retired on June […]

OUR Clemson Editions – January 2025

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Donald P. Miller, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy – December 19, 2024

Donald P. Miller, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, passed away on December 19, 2024. Miller began his Clemson career on September 1, 1963, and retired on May 16, 1991, totaling more than 27 years of service with the University. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. […]

Robin A. Cobb, retiree – December 31, 2024

Robin A. Cobb, retired printing equipment operator with the BPA Service Center, passed away on December 31, 2024. Cobb began her Clemson career on October 9, 1986, and retired on April 7, 2006, totaling more than 19 years of service with the University. Her obituary is available online.