Rev. James T. Clement, was born January 29, 1953, in Rowan County, son of Evangelist Mary Ann Clement White. He was raised by his grandmother, Sarah Janie Clement, who named him 'Buster.' She instilled great values, such as respect for others, and being a good role model for his sons and all youth. At an early age, he joined Friendship Baptist Church in Cooleemee, and was devoted to working in the church. He graduated from Davie High School in 1971 and later graduated from Rowan Cabarrus Community College with an Associate Degree in Electrical Maintenance. He continued his electrical training at the Burlington Industries Impact School and received a certificate in Master Mechanic and Electrical Instrumentation. Pursuing his call to ministry, he received a Bachelor Degree in Theology from Ambassador Christian College. In March of 1975, James married the love of his life, Crystal Johnson. To this union, two children were born, Quinton and Trent. His first employment was with Burlington Industries and later he worked as an electrician at Comfort Built Windows and Doors. Rev. Clement's pastoral duties began at Shiloh Baptist Church in Mt. Airy, where he served for twenty years. He has served as the pastor at Fairfield Baptist Church in Mocksville for the past eleven years. He has been active in the community in various ways, including a board member of the Davie Family YMCA, president of the DC Cruisers Auto Club, current president of the Davie County NAACP, and a member of the Rowan Baptist Association. His hobbies included classic car restoration, basketball, golf, fishing, hunting, and physical fitness. On August 25, at age 62, he died at his residence in Mocksville following an extended illness. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Crystal Clement of the home; his mother, Evangelist Mary Ann White; two sons, Quintin Clement and Trent Clement; one brother, Perry Clement; three sisters, Cathy Clement, Quintina McMahan, and Rev. Wanda Fowler; two grandchildren, Tom and Lillie Gyger of Geneva, Switzerland; many other relatives and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rev. James Clement please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Friendship Baptist Church Cooleemee, NC, Visitation AUG 30. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT) Victory Baptist Church Cooleemee, NC Service AUG 30. 3:00 PM (EDT) Victory Baptist Church Cooleemee, NC