James Lloyd Clegg, Jr.

james clegg, jr.

February 12, 1927 ~ July 27, 2019

Born in: Locust Grove, GA
Resided in: Atlanta, GA

James “Jim” Lloyd Clegg, Jr., age 92, of Atlanta, died July 27. He was the son of the late Reverend James L. Clegg and Mary Phillips Clegg. He graduated from Dalton High School, Dalton, GA in 1944 and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve in World War II. Jim graduated from Mercer University, Macon, GA in 1949 where he was a member of SAE Fraternity. He graduated from Southeastern Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC with a Bachelor of Divinity in 1954 and a Master of Theology in 1955. He later did graduate study at Duke University. Jim was an Assistant Professor of Religion at Mercer University where he also served as Director of Housing and Foreign Student Adviser. He retired after 22 years from the Georgia Institute of Technology after serving as Foreign Student Adviser and Assistant Director of Admissions. He was an active member of NAFSA; Association of International Educators having served as Chairman of Region VII and on national committees. Jim was also a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers. In both organizations he made regional and national presentations on foreign credential analysis and international student admissions. Upon retirement he founded Foreign Credential Evaluations, Inc., and served as president and chairman. Jim is survived by his wife, Faye Elaine McKay-Clegg, his daughter Beth Cotter, and sons, James L. Clegg, III and Jeffrey Philip Clegg. He has six grandchildren: Erin and Emily Cotter, Amelia and Molly Clegg, and David and Cody Clegg. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Ann Painter and brother, Charles C. Clegg and stepchildren: Don, Doug and Betsy McKay. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, at 2:00 pm at Morningside Presbyterian Church (1411 N. Morningside Dr. NE) where he was a member. Donations may be made to charities of choice.

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  1. DianeJP says:

    Such a wise, gentle, loving, loving husband, fabulous friend… Can’t say enough good things about Jim. I will miss him more than I can possibly say.

  2. Mary Ann Celgg Painter says:

    James was a loving and caring brother. He was always the older brother to whom we looked up. The bond that Charlie and I sharedwith James will never be broken. He will always be my guiding light and the link to our parents and childhood. I love you and will miss you always.

  3. Rose Ann Trantham says:

    Jim has been my friend since the 70’s. A true “Southern Gentleman” in the best sense, always ready to help a colleague. He was a mentor when I was new to international credential evaluation at The University of Tennessee and continued to be for over 30 years. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a great friend and I will miss him.

  4. Dale Edw. Gough says:

    I’ve known Jim since my earliest days working in international admissions in the 1970s. I always enjoyed getting together at national conferences. He will be missed. Another “Greatest Generation” member lost. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

  5. Erin Cotter says:

    My granddad was an amazing person who was caring and funny. I loved spending the holidays and traveling with him. He was a great grandfather and great grandfather. He will be so missed.


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