Inside Clemson

Carter Stephen Ainsworth, student – Nov. 12, 2016

Carter Stephen Ainsworth, 22, died Nov. 12. Ainsworth was a senior biological science major from Mt. Pleasant. “The Clemson family is hurting at the news of Carter’s death,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller. “He will be deeply missed.” Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing grief […]

R. Lynn Harwell, retiree – Nov. 3, 2016

R. Lynn Harwell, 87, of Seneca died Nov. 3, 2016. Harwell was a professor of agricultural and applied economics, who retired in 1993 with 18 years of service. Harwell is survived by his wife, two daughters, friends and family. Memorial services were held Nov. 6 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central.  In lieu […]

Jessica A. Bonsack, student – Nov. 7, 2016

Jessica A. Bonsack, 31, of Anderson died Nov. 7, 2016 in an automobile accident. She was a senior psychology major who was on track to graduate next month. Bonsack served as a technical sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserves and was a member of the 315th Airlift Wing since April, 2013. “It’s a […]

John (Jack) Lovett Stevenson, professor emeritus – Oct. 27, 2016

John (Jack) Lovett Stevenson, 88, of Clemson died Oct. 27, 2016.  Dr. Stevenson was the assistant dean for undergraduate education and professor in the parks, recreation and tourism management department. Additionally, Stevenson was a counselor at Redfern Health Center and was the director of Calhoun College for 10 years before retiring in 1991 with 23 […]

Nancee A. Egan, staff – Oct. 24, 2016

Nancee A. Egan, 60, of Hartwell, GA passed away Oct. 24. An eight-year veteran of Clemson, Egan was an administrative assistant in the Chemistry department. “Nancee was a joy to work with and will be missed greatly. She was always kind and upbeat and had a good word for everyone,” said Chemistry department office manager, […]

Robert D. Tollison, faculty – Oct. 24, 2016

Robert Dewitt Tollison, 73, renowned economist in Clemson’s College of Business, died Oct. 24. Tollison was J. Wilson Newman Professor of Economics and the BB&T Senior Fellow in the John E. Walker Department of Economics. He was one of the world’s foremost scholars in the fields of public choice and political economy. “Bob Tollison’s passing […]

Mica Grujicic, faculty – Oct. 21, 2016

Dr. Mica Grujicic, 64, died Oct. 21, 2016. Grujicic was a member of Clemson’s faculty for 28 years. He was the Wilfred P. and Helen S. Tiencken Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Richard Figliola, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, remembered Grujicic as a well-liked and highly respected member of the department. “He will be […]

Townes L. Gleaton Jr., staff – Oct. 17, 2016

Staff member Townes L. Gleaton Jr., 57, of Seneca, died Oct. 17. A 16-year veteran of Clemson, Gleaton was the assistant director and recycling manager for the residential facilities division of the department of University Housing and Dining. Gleaton was instrumental in the continuous improvement process and management of the custodial department, according to those […]

Albert Hamilton Holt, professor emeritus – Sept. 21, 2016

Albert Hamilton Holt, 99, of Clemson, died Sept. 21, 2016.  Holt was a professor emeritus at Clemson, who worked in the English department before retiring in 1982 with 34 years of service. Holt is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, friends and family. Services will be held later this fall. Those who wish to honor […]

Samuel Lane, retiree – Sept. 18, 2016

Samuel Lane, 67, of Conway, died Sept. 18, 2016.  Lane worked in the Horry county extension office as a county extension agent associate, who retired in 2002 with 30 years of service. Lane is survived by his wife, son, friends and family. Services were held Sept. 24 at Cherry Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Conway.