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Memorial service for R.C. Edwards

Read the remarks by Clemson University President James F. Barker

Attendees at the memorial service.
Attendees at the
service included three former presidents, Philip Prince,
Deno Curris and Max Lennon,
and numerous trustees.

  Lighting the candles at the service.
Staff of Duckett-Robinson
Funeral Home light candles
before the service in Tillman Hall.


  Photo of R.C. Edwards.

Reverend
The Rev. Frank Hartsell

  Reverend
The Rev. Lane Glaze


  Children
The Edwards' grandchildren,
Mary Shelley Reid, 9, and
Will Reid, 10, sang “How Firm
a Foundation,” accompanied on
piano by their sister, Caroline, 11.

President James F. Barker
President James F.
Barker 


  Speaking at the service.
Granddaughter
Sandra Reid Boney


  Speaking at the service.
Grandson William J.
Reid III

Pallbearers carry the casket.
Tiger Platoon members
were pallbearers.


Tiger Platoon members fold the flag that was draped over the casket.
Tiger Platoon members
fold the flag that was
draped over the casket.


  Col. Sandy Edge presents the flag.
Col. Sandy Edge presents
the flag to Nancy Reid, the
Edwards' daughter.

The Pershing Rifles fire 21 times.
The Pershing Rifles
fire a salute.

The Pep Band prepares to play Tiger Rag.
The Pep Band prepares
to play Tiger Rag.

Babpipers lead the procession to the cemetery.
Bagpipers lead the
procession to the cemetery.


The Tiger Brotherhood follows the procession.
The Tiger Brotherhood
follows the procession.

Photos from R.C. Edwards' years at Clemson

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