Born in Bolivia, NC on January 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Rev. Lindsey M. Clemmons, Sr. and wife Anna Stone Clemmons. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lindsey M. Clemmons, Jr. and James Alfred Clemmons.
He was a devoted husband, loving father, faithful friend and avid bearhunter. His zeal in life was wonderfully conveyed through his faith, family, farm and friends.
He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bolivia, NC where he served as deacon. Expressing his love for his Lord in the ministry of gospel music, he sang with his family quartet, The Guiding Lights, for more than 40 years. As a lifelong farmer, he was founder of Clemmons and Sons Farm in Bolivia NC. His family was recognized by the NC Department of Agriculture as a North Carolina Century Farm Family with 100 years of continuous agricultural heritage in Brunswick County. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and he served on the Board of Directors for Brunswick County Farm Bureau.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Gwendolyn Blanton Clemmons, of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Larry W. Clemmons and wife Carol of Bolivia, NC; Dale Clemmons and wife Brenda of Bolivia, NC; Ricky Clemmons and wife Christi of Bolivia, NC; and Rev. Anthony W. Clemmons and wife Nancy of Bolivia, NC; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue Clemmons Wescott and husband, Bobby of Supply; 11 grandchildren, Brian Clemmons (and wife Amy), Cassandra Ricker (and husband Bradley), Lindsay Hewett (and husband Travis), Samantha Etheridge (and husband Brad), Alan Dale Clemmons, Allison Wilkins (and husband Brandon), Missy Sellers, Kaitlin Clemmons, Caleb Clemmons, Amanda Wheeler (and husband Shane), and Michael Clemmons. 16 great-grandchildren, Lucas, Abby, Joseph, Aidan, and Eli Clemmons; Aubry, Jordyn and Anna Ricker, Brydie and Farralyn Hewett, Lane Dillahay, Cayden Sellers, Clay Wilkins and Taylor Fowler, Brayden Brennick and Landon Sligh.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2919 Galloway Road, Bolivia, North Carolina with Rev. Anthony Clemmons and Rev. Roy Houston officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery.
His body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Josh Cumbee, Steve Brown, Donald Dixon, Jr., Richard Crabtree, Bobby Champion and Earl McLamb, deacons of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Jones, Mark Saunders, Charlie Miller, Arvile Simonds, Frank Henry, Clyde Laws, Herbert Swain, Richard McKeithan, Virgil French, Jody Clemmons, Henry Williams, Glen Owens, Bradley Ricker, Richard Edge and Alton Stanley.
The family will receive friends in the home at 1140 Galloway Road, Bolivia, NC.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Brunswick County Chapter of Gideons International, P. O. Box 834, Shallotte, North Carolina 28459.
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