Joseph “Joe” Dickey, Professor Emeritus of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 89.
In addition to serving as Alumni Distinguished Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Dr. Dickey was also an Alumni Master Teacher. He served on the Emeritus College Advisory Board in 2013-2015 and was a Mentor for the Emeritus College (now the International Office) Conversations with International Students.
He served in the United States Army from 1956-59, achieving the rank of First Lieutenant. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Dr. Dickey earned his bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State. Following his Army service, he earned his master’s degree at North Carolina State before earning his PhD. from Penn State University. He taught at Clemson for 29 years before he retired in 1994.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church. A full obituary will be posted when available.
