He taught for the rest of his life at West Virginia University Professor,  first as Professor of Chemistry,  then as a Centennial Professor of Chemistry (1969–1986); finally, as Professor Emeritus until his death on November 3, 2000. He was an active member of the university community, and one of the founders of West Virginia University's annual Benedum Lecture Series. In the year after his death, the next Benedum Lectures Series were held in his memory.
He spent the rest of his life teaching at West Virginia University, starting as a Professor of Chemistry, then becoming a Centennial Professor of Chemistry (1969–1986), and finally retiring as a Professor Emeritus until his death on November 3, 2000. He was an active member of the university community and one of the founders of West Virginia University's annual Benedum Lecture Series. The following year after his passing, the Benedum Lectures were held in his honor.