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Funeral arrangements set for FAMU SBI professor

Posted at 11:30 AM, May 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-11 11:59:14-04

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Funeral arrangements have been set for Florida A&M University professor Dr. Clyde Ashley.

The funeral service is set for noon on Saturday, May 12 at Watson Temple COGIC. He will be buried at the Tallahassee Memory Garden. 

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the funeral.

A tribute of life ceremony is set from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at FAMU.

Dr. Ashley passed Wednesday afternoon on campus in his SBI office. He had been employed with the University since 1987. 


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Florida A&M University professor Clyde Ashley passed away in his office Wednesday afternoon.  

Ashley is said to have embodied the true Rattler spirit of excellence and compassion.

For many students, he served as an outgoing and charismatic mentor, guiding students toward professional development and leadership. 

"Dr. Ashley was an incomparable professor.  Literally the best professor I've ever had on FAMU's campus," said Destiny Nowden, sophomore School of Business and Industry student. "He was so enthusiastic about the way he taught his students he was enthusiastic about their careers, and especially their futures." 

He most recently served as an associate professor in their renown School of Business and Industry. There he led both undergaduate and graduate level classes.

His impact at FAMU spanned several decades.

"It's hard to find people who were as dedicated and committed to the success of our students as Dr. Ashley was," said Dr. Larry Robinson, FAMU President. 

 Students and faculty agree that Dr. Ashley will be sorely missed. 


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Florida A&M University community is mourning the loss of Clyde Ashley, Ph.D., a professor of professional leadership development and economics in the School of Business and Industry (SBI).   

Dr. Ashley passed Wednesday afternoon on campus in his SBI office. He had been employed with the University since 1987. 

“We extend sincere condolences to his family and will keep them in our prayers,” said FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D. 

The school says further information will be provided as it becomes available.