After a hard-fought battle with illness, beloved, former Clemson Extension agent, Tony Melton, passed away Saturday (4/2/22). Though saddened by this great loss, those of us that had the privilege of working with “Uncle Tony” will always be comforted by stories and memories of his servant’s heart, infectious laugh, and hollow leg (“I eat one time a day, all day!”).
Tony’s legacy at Clemson University is the countless number of younger agents that over his 40-year career have been inspired by his positivity, humility, hard work, dedication to the community, and love for farming. Few have lived a life more worthy of celebration than Tony.
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