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James Edward McClamb "J Mack"
Mr. James Edward McClamb was born on October 9, 1945, in Smithfield, NC and departed this life on April 9, 202 4. James had loving and fun nicknames given to him by his family and friends. He was called: “J Mack”, “High Pants”, and “Stretch”. He was the son of the late James Arthur (Bud) McClamb and the late Nellie McCoy McClamb. He began his education at the former Short Journey School and graduated from Johnson County Training School in Smithfield, NC. He was called to serve his country during the Vietnam War on April 8, 1966. He received the “Bronze Service Star” for his outstanding service and was honorably discharged on April 7, 1972.
J Mack's civilian career spanned over 30 years at Burlington Mills Industries where he was a supervisor. James was committed to his community and started the Creek City Cobra Motorcycle Club of Four Oaks, NC in 1979 where he served as President of the organization.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Arthur McClamb and Nelie McClamb and his siblings: Portia, Wilbert, Evelyn, Betty Jean, Thelma, Mary and Lois Ann.
James leaves to cherish his memory, his son Maurice McClamb of Statesville, NC and his daughter Treva McClamb (caretaker) of Smithfield, NC. His grandchildren: Ashley, Tavian, Maurissa, Trenise, Alexus, Trinity, TaNiya. His great-grandchildren Layla, Elias, Elijah, Kaylee, Jaleia and a special nephew Wilbert McClamb whom he considered a brother.
Viewing:
Saturday at Walter Sanders Funeral Home Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd Smithfield, NC from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Funeral Service:
Sunday at Bentonville Church of Christ Church 8566 Devil's Racetrack Rd., Four Oaks, NC 27524 starting at 2:00 pm. Viewing from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Services will stream live on our Facebook page starting at 1:55 pm.
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Family or Deceased Name: James McClamb
Your Name: class of '65
Email: hsdrayton123@gmail.com
Message: The Class of ’65 is sending sincere sympathy to James’s family. James will be greatly missed by his class mates. The quote below from Jack Floss’s poem greatly reminds us of James. “Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.”
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