1934
Charles
2015
Charles W. Bussey
October 11, 1934 — April 2, 2015
Charles Wates Bussey, Jr., 80, of Clemson, SC died on April 2, 2015.
Charlie was born in Woodruff, SC, on October 11, 1934, and was the son of Charles Wates Bussey, Sr. and Mary Frances Drennan Bussey.
Charlie graduated from Henderson High School and Clemson University with a degree in Textile Manufacturing. As quarterback of the Clemson team, Charlie led the Tigers to the 1957 Orange Bowl. His honors included Academic All-American and All-ACC. In addition, he was an Outstanding Military Graduate, a member of Tiger Brotherhood and Blue Key, and graduated with academic honors.
After graduation Charlie served in the Air Force as an instructor pilot, and his business career included positions with Laurens Glass, Louis Batson Company, and Palmetto Chemicals. He was also the Athletic Director at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, and the Executive Director of the Tiger Letterwinners Association.
Charlie served Clemson University in many roles including President of IPTAY, President of the Tiger Letterwinners Association, and committee member of the Commission for the Future of Clemson. He is a member of the Clemson Athletic Hall-of-Fame, the IPTAY Board of Directors, and was a recipient of the Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce Ann Mitchiner Bussey, his daughters Pam Bussey Murray and husband Joe of Redondo Beach, California, Laurie Bussey McNair and husband Wallace of Greenville, SC, Jennie Bussey Banks and husband Reid of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Lauren Murray, Ben McNair and wife Kasey, Jill McNair Morgano and husband Patrick, Meg McNair, Blake Banks, Hope Banks, and Davis Banks.
A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC, followed by visitation in the Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Clemson University Foundation for ClemsonLIFE, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633, Meals-on-Wheels, P .O. Box 1415, Clemson, SC, 29633 and First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC 29631.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, which is assisting the family.
Charlie was born in Woodruff, SC, on October 11, 1934, and was the son of Charles Wates Bussey, Sr. and Mary Frances Drennan Bussey.
Charlie graduated from Henderson High School and Clemson University with a degree in Textile Manufacturing. As quarterback of the Clemson team, Charlie led the Tigers to the 1957 Orange Bowl. His honors included Academic All-American and All-ACC. In addition, he was an Outstanding Military Graduate, a member of Tiger Brotherhood and Blue Key, and graduated with academic honors.
After graduation Charlie served in the Air Force as an instructor pilot, and his business career included positions with Laurens Glass, Louis Batson Company, and Palmetto Chemicals. He was also the Athletic Director at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana, and the Executive Director of the Tiger Letterwinners Association.
Charlie served Clemson University in many roles including President of IPTAY, President of the Tiger Letterwinners Association, and committee member of the Commission for the Future of Clemson. He is a member of the Clemson Athletic Hall-of-Fame, the IPTAY Board of Directors, and was a recipient of the Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 57 years Joyce Ann Mitchiner Bussey, his daughters Pam Bussey Murray and husband Joe of Redondo Beach, California, Laurie Bussey McNair and husband Wallace of Greenville, SC, Jennie Bussey Banks and husband Reid of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, Lauren Murray, Ben McNair and wife Kasey, Jill McNair Morgano and husband Patrick, Meg McNair, Blake Banks, Hope Banks, and Davis Banks.
A service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC, followed by visitation in the Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Clemson University Foundation for ClemsonLIFE, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633, Meals-on-Wheels, P .O. Box 1415, Clemson, SC, 29633 and First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC 29631.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, which is assisting the family.
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