Mr Robert Ellsworth Clement

Robert Ellsworth Clement passed away on Saturday, August 3, at his home. He was born on March 11, 1931 in Schenectady, NY. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Percival Ellsworth “Clem” and Abigail Geneva Clement and son Robert Young Clement. Bob grew up in Chattanooga, TN and graduated from City High School. His family then moved to Atlanta where he attended Georgia Tech. He earned his degree in electrical engineering and was a member and president of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After graduating, he served in the Signal Corps of the Armed Forces. Upon completing his tour of duty, he began a distinguished 40 year sales career at Square D Company (now Schneider Electric) with assignments in Syracuse, NY, Greensboro, NC, and Roanoke, VA. Then upon moving to Charlotte, he became a district sales manager. Bob married his wife, Dotty, in 1957 at the Decatur (GA) Presbyterian Church. After retirement, they moved from Charlotte to Salisbury in 1999 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Throughout their lives together, they were devoted Presbyterians. Bob served as a deacon and choir member at Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, VA. He helped in the construction of several Habitat homes. They were members at Covenant Pres. Church in Charlotte and most recently members of First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury. Bob enjoyed a number of hobbies. He loved music, both playing guitar and singing in a wonderful tenor voice. His favorite pastime was sailing. He built a small sailboat. Besides sailing on Smith Mountain Lake near Roanoke, VA and Lake Norman, he explored islands in the Caribbean and West Indies. After moving to Salisbury, grandchildren, golf, computers and community service took up most of his time. Bob served on the board of the Country Club of Salisbury and was a board member and president of the Salisbury Symphony. Bob’s main focus was always his family and home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man of honor, a caring sincere person and conscientious in everything he attempted to accomplish. Because of these wonderful traits, his memory will be cherished. He is survived by Dotty Clement, his wife of 55 years; daughter Dee and husband Patrick Jones of Cary, NC; daughter Katy and husband Dowd Temple of Salisbury, NC; grandchildren Boyd and Isabel Temple, Justin Jones and Bobby Clement of Gold Hill, NC; and brothers Dick and Jim Clement of Atlanta. The family will be at home on Friday August 16th at 7:00 pm to receive friends. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Salisbury First Presbyterian Church, 308 W. Innes St., Salisbury at 2:00 pm on August 17, 2013. Please join the family following the service in Lewis Hall at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Hospice Care, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144, Salisbury Symphony Society, PO Box 4264, Salisbury, NC 28145, and First Presbyterian Church. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Mr Robert Ellsworth Clement

March 11, 1931 - August 3, 2013