Satya Narayan Mishra

Dr. Satya Narayan Mishra, age 65. Born in Varanasi, India and moved to the United States in 1972, died on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the family home. He was a Professor of Statistics at the University of South Alabama for over 30 years; received his PhD from Ohio State, three Masters Degrees in Applied and Theoretical Mathematics from UMASS and MIT. He had a triple major in college at Benares Hindu University in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. He organized twelve international conferences including one at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Mishra was also a Hindu Priest to the local Indian community and an avid Tabla player and a Greco Roman Wrestler in college. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Nutan Mishra; children, Dr. Prashant (Angela) Mishra and Dr. Pallavi Mishra; two grandchildren, Dru Mishra, Marley Mishra and his three brothers who live in India. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family request memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street. Mobile, AL 36606. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by: