Dr. Bayard Lacey Catron III

Emeritus Professor of Public Administration, at the George Washington University, died at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia, January 13, 2025, two days after his 83rd birthday. During his more than 25 years at GW, he taught and wrote about policy analysis, public service ethics, environmental ethics, eco-philosophy, land use planning and community development, community and civil society, and organization theory.

Bayard lives on in the memory of his wife of 18 years, Dr. Alexis A. Halley; his two children, Bayard L. Catron IV (Roxanne Jarrett) and Janel Catron Morland (Paul); brother John Markwood Catron (Mary Ellen); sister Jennifer Lee Catron; three grandchildren; his many friends, nieces and nephews; and decades of students who were lucky enough to learn from him and he from them. He is also survived by his first wife, the mother of his children, Beverly Elliott Catron.

Informal hybrid services to be scheduled at a later date. You may view the entire obituary and leave a message for the family at:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/charlottesville-va/bayard-catron-12201663