Don Keith Clements, 85, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
He was born in Detroit, Mich. Aug. 28, 1938, to the late Russell and Julia Mench Clements. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Esther A. Clements.
Don served 22 years in the Navy, 12 years enlisted with two tours of Vietnam and rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He re-entered the Navy as a Chaplain after receiving a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. He also received a Doctor of Ministry in Adult Education from Gordan Conwell Theological Seminary. He retired from the Navy in 1985 and went on to serve as Pastor at churches in Blacksburg and Narrows. In 2003 he started working full-time with small churches on revitalization and officer training.
He is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Clements, Susannah Clements, and Sarah Clements; and granddaughters, Nora Hein and Alexandra Hein. Graveside services were conducted Monday, June 10, 2024 in the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Taylor Rollo officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to PCA Ministerial Relief Fund, at https://genevabenefits.org/.
