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Wesley Ray McCaskill, retiree – June 2, 2023

Wesley Ray “Mac” McCaskill, 97, of Clemson, passed away June 2, 2023.

He served Clemson University for 29 years as a chemist in Agricultural Chemical Services, starting on January 10, 1955, and retiring on June 30, 1983. He also served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a gunner on a B-29.

McCaskill earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina, and his master’s degree from Clemson University.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 200 Vessey Street, 28th Floor, New York, N.Y., 10281; Clemson United Methodist Church Choir Fund, 300 Frontage Road, Clemson, S.C., 29631, or a charity of your choice.

His obituary is available online.