Inside Clemson

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June Rampy Ponder, retiree – October 3, 2025

October 7, 2025

June Rampy Ponder, retired applications analyst, passed away on October 3, 2025.

Ponder was hired as an applications analyst for the Division of Administrative Programming Services on June 22, 1982, and retired on June 21, 2002. In addition to employment from 1977-1982 and further work for the Information Systems Department from 2003 to 2005, Ponder totaled more than 26 years of service with the University.

Ponder earned an MBA from Clemson University.

Visitation will be held at Sandifer Funeral Home in Westminster, SC, at 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Sandifer Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens in Toccoa, Ga.

June Rampy Ponder’s obituary is available online.

John Patrick ‘Pat’ Crowther, retiree – September 27, 2025

October 2, 2025

John Patrick “Pat” Crowther, retired engineer/associate engineer for University Facilities, passed away on September 27, 2025.

Crowther began his Clemson career on July 22, 1977, and retired on December 31, 1997, totaling 21 years of permanent service. He returned to work in temporary positions until August 2024.

Crowther managed a multitude of construction projects, including the South Upper Deck Expansion of Memorial Stadium, both indoor and outdoor track and field facilities, academic facilities, and student housing complexes. He considered his involvement with the construction of the Scroll of Honor adjacent to Memorial Stadium, including his interaction with members of the Clemson Corps, as one of his most rewarding and memorable projects.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on October 6, 2025 at 2 p.m., followed by a reception.

Pat Crowther’s obituary is available online.

Ken Revis-Wagner, Alumni Master Teacher and Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences – September 4, 2025

September 12, 2025

C Kenyon “Ken” Revis-Wagner, Clemson University Alumni Master Teacher and Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, passed away on September 4, 2025.

Revis-Wagner began his Clemson career on August 15, 1977, and retired on July 1, 2008, totaling more than 30 years of service. He earned the 1990-91 Alumni Master Teacher award and served as pre-med advisor in addition to his role as professor.

Revis-Wagner graduated from Emory University with a degree in Ecology in 1965 and earned master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Georgia.

An online obituary and service information will be shared when available.

E. Earl Burch, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Mathematical Sciences – August 16, 2025

August 21, 2025

E. Earl Burch Jr., Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Mathematical Sciences, passed away on August 16, 2025.

Burch served Clemson University for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a three-time Clemson alumnus, earning a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (1966), a master’s in Industrial Management and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Clemson on Saturday, August 23, at 2 p.m. A reception will follow the service in the reception hall.

E. Earl Burch’s obituary is available online.

Rose J. Davis, Professor Emerita of Family and Youth Development

August 7, 2025

Rose J. Davis, Professor Emerita of Family and Youth Development, passed away on August 5, 2025.

Davis began her Clemson career on November 1, 1973, and retired on July 1, 1999, totaling nearly 26 years of service with the University (and three years of out-of-state service). She served as a nutrition specialist with Clemson Cooperative Extension and earned several awards during her time as an employee, including the Clemson Alumni Association’s Cooperative Extension Distinguished Public Service Award.

Davis received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Winthrop University and a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Clyde V. Madren Center on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 1 p.m.

Rose J. Davis’s obituary is available online.

Annette Whelchel, retiree – July 29, 2025

August 5, 2025

Georgia Annette Whelchel, retired senior nurse practitioner for the Redfern Health Center and lecturer for the School of Nursing, passed away on July 29, 2025.

Whelchel began her Clemson career on June 11, 2001, and retired on September 16, 2023, totaling more than 27 years of service with the University. She also held Animal Industries and Nursing degrees from Clemson and won several staff excellence awards during her time as an employee.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Clemson University Outdoor Lab’s Kresge Hall located at 415 Charlie White Trail, Pendleton, S.C. The service will start at 2 p.m. and visitation to follow. The celebration of Annette’s life will be filled with joy and light. Colorful clothing is welcome to reflect this spirit.

Annette Whelchel’s obituary is available online.