Bennie James

Clinton

Bennie James Clinton was born September 11th, 1942 to the loving late parents John Clinton Jr. and Maybell Clark Clinton. He was raised in a Christian home. His religious upbringing was at the Red Hill Baptist Church in Cassatt South Carolina under the leadership of his grandfather the late Rev. J. C. Clinton. He received his education in Kershaw County public schools system. A graduate of Jackson High School, Camden, SC class of 1960. He later attended Ramapo College of Ramapo NJ. He married Clara Arlene Barksdale on April 19th, 1965 and from this union one daughter Sherri Alisa Clinton was born. He was employed by General Motors for 33 years. After his retirement he pursued a career in real estate. He worked for Page Realty, Black Diamond Realty and Realtyline Realty. He was a member of the Eastern County Board of Realtors. Bennie served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was affiliated with the following organizations; Henry Douglas Post #58 American Legion, Ideal Lodge #470 Elks, Golconda Temple #24 Shriners, Past Eminent Commander of Palestine Commandery #13 Knights Templar (PHA), Past Patron of Queen of Sheba Chapter #4 Order of the Eastern Stars (PHA), Past Master of Shiloh Lodge #53 Free and Accepted Masons (PHA), and served the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons State of NJ where he received the distinct title of Right Worshipful. He is survived by his loving wife, Clara Arlene Clinton and his daughter Sherri Alisa Clinton both of Englewood, NJ. Two brothers Isaiah Clinton (Martha) of San Antonia TX and Thomas E. Clinton (Ollia) of Cassatt, SC. Two sisters Johnnie Mae McClary and Anna C. Sutton of Cassatt, SC. His mother in law, Mable Barksdale of Dolphin, VA and brother in law Ervin Barksdale (Martha) of Dinwiddie, VA. Five God Children, Shirley Hart of Cassatt, SC, Valarie Martinez, Angela Dula, Arno Peters and Eric Birtha of New Jersey. Special friends of 45 years Jason Birtha and James Washington. A host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was pre deceased by his brother Andrew.