Former Alderson-Broaddus president Shearer dies at 95
PHILIPPI, W.Va. (AP) – Richard Shearer, the longest-serving president of Alderson-Broaddus University, has died. He was 95.
Alderson-Broaddus spokeswoman Ashley Mittelmeier said Shearer died Monday at his home in Philippi.
Shearer served as Alderson-Broaddus’ president from 1951 until he retired in 1983.
He was inducted into the Alderson-Broaddus Battler Hall of Fame in April along with his son, Richard Shearer, Jr.
Alderson-Broaddus said in a news release that its campus in Philippi grew from three buildings to 14 buildings under Shearer’s leadership. The university also added a variety of academic and athletic programs.
Shearer also is survived by two daughters, Patricia Wilson and Suzanne G. Jones.
The university says burial will be on Saturday in Pennsylvania. A memorial service will be held in November at Alderson-Broaddus.