B. R. Skelton

Billy Ray Skelton was an American politician who was a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Education and professional career

Skelton was 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 was a professor of economics at Clemson University. He also worked as a residential contractor, and real estate broker.

Political career

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.

Death and legacy

Skelton died on July 21, 2025, at the age of 92.
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.”