RALPH J. FAUDREE Jr.

Ralph J. Faudree, Jr. was born in Durant, OK on August 23, 1939 and died in Memphis, TN on January 13, 2015 at his home. He was a world-renowned mathematician on the faculty of the University of Memphis for more than forty years. He published over 250 journal articles and in 2005 was awarded the Euler Medal from the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications. He collaborated with scholars around the world including frequent visits to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences where he worked with Paul Erdös. His wife, Pat, often joined him on these research adventures. During his long association with his beloved institution, he served not only as a faculty member, but also as department chair, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Interim President and Provost. He leaves his wife, Pat, of Memphis; two daughters: Paja (Daniel Woodward), of Providence RI and Jill (Ed Bueler), of Fairbanks AK; and four grandchildren. The public is invited to a celebration of Ralph's life at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 17 in the Rose Theatre on the University of Memphis campus, with reception following. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Faudree University Professorships at the University of Memphis by going to www.memphis.edu/faudree or mailing a check made payable to the University of Memphis Foundation to: Dept. 238 The U of M Foundation PO Box 1000 Memphis, TN 38148 In addition, donations may be made to Family Promise Fund for the homeless ministry at Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove, Memphis, 38120, or to a charity of the donor's choice.