In Memoriam

We note with sadness the deaths of these members of our East Carolina University Campus Operations community and extend condolences to their families, colleagues, and friends.

This list includes updates shared by employees and family members and obtained from newspapers and other sources. Entries are in alphabetical order by year.

Please contact Rebecca Bizzell at bizzellh@ecu.edu with updates to the list.

2024
Freeman, Milton JuniorFacilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Leisy, Debora P Facilities Services – Main Campus Utilities Services Life Safety Shop
2023
Clemons, James Henry Facilities Services – Main Campus Building Services Paint Shop
Ebron, Patricia AnneFacilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Gable, Gerald James “Gerry”Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services
Mayo, Otis Earl Facilities Services – Main Campus Building Services Paint Shop
2022
Blount, Narizzano “Bardell” Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Daniels, Barbara AnnFacilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Fields, Joyce Darlene Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Griffin, William Douglas “Doug”Facilities Services – Automotive Services
Howard, Julia S. Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Hunter, Gamal KFacilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Nelson, Linda Ruth Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Randolph, Diane Ward Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Ray, Dennis Troy Facilities Services – Main Campus Utilities Services Steam Plant
Steele, George Clinton, III “Clint” Facilities Services – Main Campus Building Services Carpentry Shop
Williams, Bruce JuniorFacilities Services – Housekeeping Services 
Yarrell, Ida M. Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
2021
Bullock, Marvin Douglas “Doug”Facilities Services – Main Campus Utilities Services Electrical Shop
Corey, Sidney L.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Steam Shop
Howard, Randy Martin “Randy”Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services Electrical Shop
Little, Cornelius C. “Corn”Facilities Services – Health Sciences Campus Grounds Services
McKeel, Fredrick Robert, Jr. “Robbie” Facilities Services – Health Sciences Campus HVAC Shop
Newton, Ronald Thomas “Ron” Facilities Services – Main Campus Grounds Services
2020
Griffin, Randolph TerrenceFacilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Randolph, Ronald Facilities Services – Housekeeping Services
Simmons, Royce LeeFacilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Paint Shop
Sugg, Kevin B.Facilities Services - Grounds Services - Moving Services
2019
Gutierrez, Rose MaryFacilities Services - Main Campus Grounds Services
Hathaway, Melvin E., Sr.Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services HVAC Shop
2018
Hardee, Henry EarlFacilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services HVAC Shop
2015
Harrell, George W., PhDSenior Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Operations
Harrell, James Murry "Tom"Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services Plumbing Shop
Lanier, Pamela S.Facilities Services - Grounds Services Administration
Moore, Leslie Paul "Ty"Facilities Services - Main Campus Grounds Services
Rose, Randy M.Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services HVAC Shop
2017
James, Gary M.Facilities Services - Main Campus Grounds Services
Lilley, Russell Howard, Jr. "Rusty"Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Mooring, Lena "Pearl" BarrettFacilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Pettaway, Jimmy J.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Santana, ThomasFacilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services Steam Shop
Tillery, Arthur Lee "Andy"Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Steam Shop
2016
Advani, Haresh M.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus
Barnes, Eddie LeeFacilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Blanks, Wayne T. "WB"Facilities Services - Main Campus Maintenance Engineering
Tyson, Beverly J.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Boseman, John FranklinFacilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Carpentry Shop - Roofing
Dickens, Hosea L.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Steam Shop
Joyner, Fred Lee, Jr.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Loftin, Wilbur LeeFacilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Carpentry Shop
2014
Dunn, Billy FletcherFacilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Carpentry Shop
Barnes, David L.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Williams, Robert Earl "Slim"Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Young, Michael A.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus HVAC Shop
2013
Adams, Wayland H.Facilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Locksmith Shop
Anderson, Ada R.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Boyd, James E.Facilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Mason Shop
2012
Daniels, Rosa M.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Grimsley, Timmy L.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Steam Shop
Myer, Mark E.Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services
Vause, Daniel B.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus HVAC Shop
2011
Colt, William S.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Johnson, Constance LanetteFacilities Services - Housekeeping Services 
Kingsland, Delbert P. "Del"Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services Steam Shop
Shields, Ronnie J.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Washington, Emikyo J.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services 
Whitehurst, Grady LeeFacilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Plumbing Shop
2010
Forbes, Marilyn J.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services
Lynch, Paul D.Facilities Services - Housekeeping Services 
2009
Davis, Henry AllenFacilities Services - Main Campus Building Services Carpentry Shop - Roofing
Thompson, Robert L.Facilities Services - Main Campus Grounds Services
2008
Peaden, Frankie G.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Plumbing Shop
Rose, BruceFacilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Plumbing Shop
2007
Branch, James M.Facilities Services - Main Campus Utilities Services Plumbing Shop
2006
Coburn, Julian A. "Allen"Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus Building Trades Shop
Lancaster, David R.Facilities Services - Health Sciences Campus