Background
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Carolina., 1956; Master of Arts, University South Carolina., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina., 1965; postdoctoral, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1975.
Career
Archivist, South Carolina. Archives, Columbia, 1962-1963; from assistant professor to professor of history, Erskine College, 1963-1971; vice president for academic affairs, Erskine College, 1971-1975; dean, College Liberal Arts, Drew U., 1975-1984; president, Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1984-1997. Consultant Charleston County (South Carolina.) Schools, Charleston, 1969-1975.
Lecturer andwriter on American South.
Achievements
Robert Kilgo Ackerman has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.
Works
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies South Carolina Colonial Land Policies
More photos
book
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies (Book by Ackerman, Robert K.)
Membership
Chairman committee publications South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970. Vice president Christian Action Council, 1972-1975. Member Christian-Jewish Committee for South Carolina.
Board directors Abbeville County (South Carolina) Mental Health Commission, Macon Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, president 1989-1990, board directors Macon Grand Opera House. President board turstees Colonial Symphony, Madison, New Jersey, 1983-1984. Lieutenant to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1956-1969.
Member Association Private Colleges and Universities Georgia (president 1989-1991), Georgia Foundation Indiana Colleges (president vice chair 1988-1990), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (commission on colleges 1986-1992), New Jersey Association Colleges and Universities (director), South Carolina History Association, Phi Beta Kappa (vice president area 1975, chapter president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married May Morgan, January 28, 1956. Children: Mark, Roxanne, Bettye.
Father:
Clarence Kilgo Ackerman
Mother:
Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman
Spouse:
May Morgan
child:
Mark Ackerman
child:
Bettye Ackerman
child:
Roxanne Ackerman Robert Ackerman Obituary
On Monday, October 3, 2022, Robert Kilgo Ackerman, 88, of Blacksburg, Virginia died leaving a loving wife, May Morgan Ackerman, of 66 years, and three children, Mark K. Ackerman (Mandy), of Lexington, SC, Roxanne Spencer (Eddie), of Kannapolis, NC, and Bettye Ackerman (Michael Garvin), of Blacksburg, VA and five grandchildren who adored their Papa, Robert Spencer (Sara), of Spartanburg, SC, Andrew Spencer (Olivia) of Greenville, SC, Rachel Spencer of Kannapolis, NC, Cassidy Ackerman-Garvin and Finlay Ackerman-Garvin of Blacksburg, VA, and two great-grandchildren, Sophie Spencer and Hugo Spencer of Greenville, SC, a sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as his two faithful companions, Tanner and Annie.
Robert was born on October 26, 1933 to Clarence Kilgo Ackerman and Mary Ackerman Peeples and was raised in Williston, SC. His lifelong love of reading and learning led to a distinguished career in college teaching and administration. He last served as President of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Robert was rarely seen without a book and could always be counted on to know something about almost any topic, especially history and music - both of which he enjoyed to the very end. He was a proud Gamecock, having earned his BA, MA, and PhD from USC as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He also served his country as a Marine from 1956-1963.
Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always interested in and encouraging to his children and grandchildren. He was a committed Christian and demonstrated his faith in how he loved and treated others. He was also a proud lifelong (unbiased) Democrat. Robert was fortunate to have many close friends. Robert and May resided at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg, Virginia and appreciated the loving and dedicated care they received by the staff at Showalter.
Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Bettye Ackerman Jaffe, and brothers, Thomas Ackerman and Ricky Ackerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr, #100, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or a non-profit of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2022.
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Carolina., 1956; Master of Arts, University South Carolina., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina., 1965; postdoctoral, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1975.
Career
Archivist, South Carolina. Archives, Columbia, 1962-1963; from assistant professor to professor of history, Erskine College, 1963-1971; vice president for academic affairs, Erskine College, 1971-1975; dean, College Liberal Arts, Drew U., 1975-1984; president, Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1984-1997. Consultant Charleston County (South Carolina.) Schools, Charleston, 1969-1975.
Lecturer andwriter on American South.
Achievements
Robert Kilgo Ackerman has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.
Works
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies South Carolina Colonial Land Policies
More photos
book
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies (Book by Ackerman, Robert K.)
Membership
Chairman committee publications South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970. Vice president Christian Action Council, 1972-1975. Member Christian-Jewish Committee for South Carolina.
Board directors Abbeville County (South Carolina) Mental Health Commission, Macon Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, president 1989-1990, board directors Macon Grand Opera House. President board turstees Colonial Symphony, Madison, New Jersey, 1983-1984. Lieutenant to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1956-1969.
Member Association Private Colleges and Universities Georgia (president 1989-1991), Georgia Foundation Indiana Colleges (president vice chair 1988-1990), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (commission on colleges 1986-1992), New Jersey Association Colleges and Universities (director), South Carolina History Association, Phi Beta Kappa (vice president area 1975, chapter president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married May Morgan, January 28, 1956. Children: Mark, Roxanne, Bettye.
Father:
Clarence Kilgo Ackerman
Mother:
Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman
Spouse:
May Morgan
child:
Mark Ackerman
child:
Bettye Ackerman
child:
Roxanne Ackerman Robert Ackerman Obituary
On Monday, October 3, 2022, Robert Kilgo Ackerman, 88, of Blacksburg, Virginia died leaving a loving wife, May Morgan Ackerman, of 66 years, and three children, Mark K. Ackerman (Mandy), of Lexington, SC, Roxanne Spencer (Eddie), of Kannapolis, NC, and Bettye Ackerman (Michael Garvin), of Blacksburg, VA and five grandchildren who adored their Papa, Robert Spencer (Sara), of Spartanburg, SC, Andrew Spencer (Olivia) of Greenville, SC, Rachel Spencer of Kannapolis, NC, Cassidy Ackerman-Garvin and Finlay Ackerman-Garvin of Blacksburg, VA, and two great-grandchildren, Sophie Spencer and Hugo Spencer of Greenville, SC, a sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as his two faithful companions, Tanner and Annie.
Robert was born on October 26, 1933 to Clarence Kilgo Ackerman and Mary Ackerman Peeples and was raised in Williston, SC. His lifelong love of reading and learning led to a distinguished career in college teaching and administration. He last served as President of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Robert was rarely seen without a book and could always be counted on to know something about almost any topic, especially history and music - both of which he enjoyed to the very end. He was a proud Gamecock, having earned his BA, MA, and PhD from USC as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He also served his country as a Marine from 1956-1963.
Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always interested in and encouraging to his children and grandchildren. He was a committed Christian and demonstrated his faith in how he loved and treated others. He was also a proud lifelong (unbiased) Democrat. Robert was fortunate to have many close friends. Robert and May resided at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg, Virginia and appreciated the loving and dedicated care they received by the staff at Showalter.
Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Bettye Ackerman Jaffe, and brothers, Thomas Ackerman and Ricky Ackerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr, #100, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or a non-profit of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2022.
Background
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Carolina., 1956; Master of Arts, University South Carolina., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina., 1965; postdoctoral, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1975.
Career
Archivist, South Carolina. Archives, Columbia, 1962-1963; from assistant professor to professor of history, Erskine College, 1963-1971; vice president for academic affairs, Erskine College, 1971-1975; dean, College Liberal Arts, Drew U., 1975-1984; president, Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1984-1997. Consultant Charleston County (South Carolina.) Schools, Charleston, 1969-1975.
Lecturer andwriter on American South.
Achievements
Robert Kilgo Ackerman has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.
Works
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies South Carolina Colonial Land Policies
More photos
book
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies (Book by Ackerman, Robert K.)
Membership
Chairman committee publications South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970. Vice president Christian Action Council, 1972-1975. Member Christian-Jewish Committee for South Carolina.
Board directors Abbeville County (South Carolina) Mental Health Commission, Macon Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, president 1989-1990, board directors Macon Grand Opera House. President board turstees Colonial Symphony, Madison, New Jersey, 1983-1984. Lieutenant to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1956-1969.
Member Association Private Colleges and Universities Georgia (president 1989-1991), Georgia Foundation Indiana Colleges (president vice chair 1988-1990), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (commission on colleges 1986-1992), New Jersey Association Colleges and Universities (director), South Carolina History Association, Phi Beta Kappa (vice president area 1975, chapter president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married May Morgan, January 28, 1956. Children: Mark, Roxanne, Bettye.
Father:
Clarence Kilgo Ackerman
Mother:
Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman
Spouse:
May Morgan
child:
Mark Ackerman
child:
Bettye Ackerman
child:
Roxanne Ackerman Robert Ackerman Obituary
On Monday, October 3, 2022, Robert Kilgo Ackerman, 88, of Blacksburg, Virginia died leaving a loving wife, May Morgan Ackerman, of 66 years, and three children, Mark K. Ackerman (Mandy), of Lexington, SC, Roxanne Spencer (Eddie), of Kannapolis, NC, and Bettye Ackerman (Michael Garvin), of Blacksburg, VA and five grandchildren who adored their Papa, Robert Spencer (Sara), of Spartanburg, SC, Andrew Spencer (Olivia) of Greenville, SC, Rachel Spencer of Kannapolis, NC, Cassidy Ackerman-Garvin and Finlay Ackerman-Garvin of Blacksburg, VA, and two great-grandchildren, Sophie Spencer and Hugo Spencer of Greenville, SC, a sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as his two faithful companions, Tanner and Annie.
Robert was born on October 26, 1933 to Clarence Kilgo Ackerman and Mary Ackerman Peeples and was raised in Williston, SC. His lifelong love of reading and learning led to a distinguished career in college teaching and administration. He last served as President of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Robert was rarely seen without a book and could always be counted on to know something about almost any topic, especially history and music - both of which he enjoyed to the very end. He was a proud Gamecock, having earned his BA, MA, and PhD from USC as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He also served his country as a Marine from 1956-1963.
Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always interested in and encouraging to his children and grandchildren. He was a committed Christian and demonstrated his faith in how he loved and treated others. He was also a proud lifelong (unbiased) Democrat. Robert was fortunate to have many close friends. Robert and May resided at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg, Virginia and appreciated the loving and dedicated care they received by the staff at Showalter.
Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Bettye Ackerman Jaffe, and brothers, Thomas Ackerman and Ricky Ackerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr, #100, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or a non-profit of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2022.
Ackerman, Robert Kilgo was born on October 26, 1933 in Williston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Clarence Kilgo and Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Carolina., 1956; Master of Arts, University South Carolina., 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina., 1965; postdoctoral, Harvard Institute Ednl. Management, 1975.
Career
Archivist, South Carolina. Archives, Columbia, 1962-1963; from assistant professor to professor of history, Erskine College, 1963-1971; vice president for academic affairs, Erskine College, 1971-1975; dean, College Liberal Arts, Drew U., 1975-1984; president, Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia, 1984-1997. Consultant Charleston County (South Carolina.) Schools, Charleston, 1969-1975.
Lecturer andwriter on American South.
Achievements
Robert Kilgo Ackerman has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.
Works
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies South Carolina Colonial Land Policies
More photos
book
South Carolina Colonial Land Policies (Book by Ackerman, Robert K.)
Membership
Chairman committee publications South Carolina Tricentennial, 1970. Vice president Christian Action Council, 1972-1975. Member Christian-Jewish Committee for South Carolina.
Board directors Abbeville County (South Carolina) Mental Health Commission, Macon Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, president 1989-1990, board directors Macon Grand Opera House. President board turstees Colonial Symphony, Madison, New Jersey, 1983-1984. Lieutenant to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1956-1969.
Member Association Private Colleges and Universities Georgia (president 1989-1991), Georgia Foundation Indiana Colleges (president vice chair 1988-1990), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (commission on colleges 1986-1992), New Jersey Association Colleges and Universities (director), South Carolina History Association, Phi Beta Kappa (vice president area 1975, chapter president 1979-1980), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married May Morgan, January 28, 1956. Children: Mark, Roxanne, Bettye.
Father:
Clarence Kilgo Ackerman
Mother:
Mary Mildred (Baker) Ackerman
Spouse:
May Morgan
child:
Mark Ackerman
child:
Bettye Ackerman
child:
Roxanne Ackerman Robert Ackerman Obituary
On Monday, October 3, 2022, Robert Kilgo Ackerman, 88, of Blacksburg, Virginia died leaving a loving wife, May Morgan Ackerman, of 66 years, and three children, Mark K. Ackerman (Mandy), of Lexington, SC, Roxanne Spencer (Eddie), of Kannapolis, NC, and Bettye Ackerman (Michael Garvin), of Blacksburg, VA and five grandchildren who adored their Papa, Robert Spencer (Sara), of Spartanburg, SC, Andrew Spencer (Olivia) of Greenville, SC, Rachel Spencer of Kannapolis, NC, Cassidy Ackerman-Garvin and Finlay Ackerman-Garvin of Blacksburg, VA, and two great-grandchildren, Sophie Spencer and Hugo Spencer of Greenville, SC, a sister-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews as well as his two faithful companions, Tanner and Annie.
Robert was born on October 26, 1933 to Clarence Kilgo Ackerman and Mary Ackerman Peeples and was raised in Williston, SC. His lifelong love of reading and learning led to a distinguished career in college teaching and administration. He last served as President of Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. Robert was rarely seen without a book and could always be counted on to know something about almost any topic, especially history and music - both of which he enjoyed to the very end. He was a proud Gamecock, having earned his BA, MA, and PhD from USC as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He also served his country as a Marine from 1956-1963.
Robert was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was always interested in and encouraging to his children and grandchildren. He was a committed Christian and demonstrated his faith in how he loved and treated others. He was also a proud lifelong (unbiased) Democrat. Robert was fortunate to have many close friends. Robert and May resided at Warm Hearth in Blacksburg, Virginia and appreciated the loving and dedicated care they received by the staff at Showalter.
Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Bettye Ackerman Jaffe, and brothers, Thomas Ackerman and Ricky Ackerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Warm Hearth Foundation, 2607 Warm Hearth Dr, #100, Blacksburg, VA 24060 or a non-profit of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 6, 2022.
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