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Carl Stassen Thompson, Professor Emeritus of Applied Economics and Statistics – September 17, 2022

Carl Stassen Thompson, 75, of Seneca, Professor Emeritus of Applied Economics and Statistics, died September 17, 2022.

Thompson worked at Clemson University for nearly 38 years; first, as a professor of teaching and research in Agricultural Economics and then as director of Land Management. He also served as president of the Faculty Senate during his time at Clemson University. He retired in 2010.

Thompson was a graduate of Murray State University, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky.

His full obituary is posted online.