Henry Johan Rack, age 81, of Pendleton, SC, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at AnMed Medical Center.

Born November 1, 1942, in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Henry Rack and Maria Scharpf Rack.

Henry Rack received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was Professor Emeritus in Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University. Prior to joining Clemson in 1985 he worked at Lockheed-Georgia, Sandia National Labs, Exxon and ARCO metals. He was a former member of the Palmetto Ski Club, enjoyed playing poker and traveling. More than anything, Henry was a man who loved and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Anne Harrison Rack; sons, Jeffrey Rack (Amy) and Philip Rack (Karen); stepson, Jay Morgan (Summer); and grandchildren, Kathryn Brown (Sam), Jessica Rack, Ashley Rack, Andrew Rack, Madison Rack, Peter Rack, Anna Rack, Olivia Rack, Owen Rack, and Wayles Morgan.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.