Billy Ray Skelton (born January 21, 1933), known as B. R. Skelton, is a former Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
B. R. Skelton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 2002 – November 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Byron K. Webb |
| Succeeded by | Gary Clary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Billy Ray Skelton January 21, 1933 Westminster, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Vickie Lynn Roach (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 sons, 2 daughters |
| Residence | Six Mile, South Carolina |
| Occupation | businessman, transfer & storage company |
Education and professional career edit
Skelton is an alumnus of Clemson, receiving his B.S. and M.S., there in 1956 and 1958 respectively. He received his Ph.D at Duke University in 1964.
Skelton is a retired professor of economics at Clemson University. He also worked as a residential contractor, and real estate broker[1]
Political career edit
Prior to his election to the South Carolina House, Skelton served on various committees and commissions for Pickens County.
He represented the 3rd District from 2002 to 2014.
Legacy edit
In 2018, Skelton was recognized with concurrent resolution of both houses of the South Carolina Legislature naming the intersection of U.S. Highway 123 and S.C. Highway 93 in Clemson the “Dr. B.R. Skelton Interchange.”[2]
References edit
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
- ^ Oliver, Greg (September 11, 2018). "Clemson interchange named for Skelton". Pickens County Courier. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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