Dr. Robert D. Towell

Dr. Robert D. Towell Greenville, SC Dr. Robert D. Towell, 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was a resident of the Clemson area most of his life. Bob received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University, his Master's Degree from Furman University and his Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Georgia. He went to practice in the counseling of families. Later on, he taught Psychology at Clemson University, Brevard, and Tri-County Technical College. Throughout his career, he also assisted with testing of children for Head Start. He retired at the age of 82. He was invited by Cambridge to present a paper to the top criminologists in the world in 1978. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. Bob was an avid Clemson sports fan and enjoyed meeting people. He was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, often assisting in serving communion. Bob is survived by his daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Rogers; brother, Richard; sister, Patricia Choate; grandson, Tavish Josey (Marlee) and one nephew, Richard Towell. He was preceded in death by his wife Catherine and his daughter, Deborah Towell Smith. Bob, "Da", will be greatly missed by those he loved and those who loved him. Graveside services will be 1 PM, Saturday, August, 18, 2018 at Old Stone Church Cemetery in Clemson. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Clemson, SC. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Clemson Lions Club. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.