Dr. G. Richard Thompson, 80, passed away December 15, 2020. He retired as Professor Emeritus from the Department of Economics at Clemson University. He previously served as Assistant Dean of the College of Commerce and Industry and Interim Head of the Marketing Department. Prior to Clemson, he worked at the University of Southern Alabama, the University of Central Florida, was a Visiting Professor at ASU, and a Visiting Lecturer at Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Pau (France) and Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia (Costa Rica). During his career he served as a consultant and expert witness testifying to economic damage claims in numerous courts, primarily throughout the Southeastern states. He was also an Army Veteran. 

Richard was predeceased by two siblings. Surviving is his long-time partner, Adrienne Gerus. A celebration of Richard's life is being planned for later in 2021 once the COVID-19 pandemic has abated. A fund is being set up at Clemson to help support deserving students interested in study abroad experiences. (Source: ASU Foundation)