Dr. Mark S. Steadman, Jr.

I just learned today that my old friend Mark has died. I'm planning a visit to Clemson soon, and was going to try to look him up. I was an English major under him in the late 1950s, and he was a big influence on my life. Jo, if you read this, please know that I respected Mark and have missed him over the years. I wish I could have told him that I now hold five degrees including a doctorate, and that I have traveled in 65 countries and had many adventures. I have continuing writing, and...

I am very sad to read in "Clemson World" of the passing of Dr. Mark Steadman. I was an architecture student and not a very good student in English. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Steadman for a required freshman english course. I loved him and his class and took two more elective classes that he taught. I barely passed any of the courses, but he had profound influence on my life and my love of southern literature. Dr. Steadman and his classes are some of my most treasured Clemson...

I'm saddened by the passing of Mark Steadman. I had him as an undergraduate in the late 1960's and as a graduate student in the early '70's. Being in English education, I had occasional contact with him over the years. He was a remarkable man, one who could balance a professorial oversight with a warm encouragement to his students. Two images of Dr. Steadman remain with me after all these years. First is a visual: he sits cross-legged on a classroom table, pipe in hand, dressed in coat...

Dear Jo, Wade, Todd & Steadman Family, I just happened across Mark's obituary here on Facebook this evening and am so so sad! I'm in tears! He was such a dear dear man. I'll never forget all the wonderful times at your home! Such gracious times with warm fellowship, wonderful food, and just pure JOY! Mark was a man of deep humility---so so rare! I loved his humor! My prayer is that God will give you comfort as you grieve the loss of your dear beloved Mark. Love & Blessings to you all! ...

Mac and I are so sad to read of Marks death!! We have let Chic Stinson know of this. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Elaine Horton

DR Steadman was my English professor during my freshman year at Clemson in 1960. What an outstanding professor!! I have forgotten many of my professors, but I still have special memories DR Steadman. My sincerest condolences to the family.

I learned so much from Dr. Steadman when I was a student at Clemson in the 1980s -- in addition to the regular classes I took from him, he served as my senior honors thesis director when I was an undergrad and he was on my oral exam committee when I was a grad student earning my Master's. A kind-hearted, genuinely caring man, he affected my life and academic career in ways too innumerable to count, but perhaps most significantly, when I decided to pursue a Ph.D. and become a college English...

Thinking of you and the family at this difficult time. Dr. Steadman was such a special person. He will be missed by so many friends and family.

Dr. Steadman was my favorite teacher during my time at Clemson in the late 70s. I had him for at least three classes. In his American Humor class, he passed on to me his appreciation of Ring Lardner and, especially, S. J. Perelman. I still recall his distinctive chuckle when he read to us. Leading his creative writing courses, he was an encouraging and constructive mentor. He enjoyed his students, as he and his beloved Jo invited whole classes to their home. A few years after I graduated, I...