James Wayne Patterson, Clemson University Professor Emeritus of Management, passed away on March 27, 2025.
He began his Clemson career on August 23, 1976, and retired on February 27, 2008, returning to temporary work for two years and joining the Emeritus College on July 23, 2015. In total, Patterson totaled more than 33 years of employment service with the University.
He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Statistics from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Arkansas.
His obituary is available online. A visitation will be held on April 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Pendleton. A memorial service will follow visitation in the church starting at 11 a.m.