Joel Banks Clontz

Joel Banks Clontz went home to Jesus on April 10, 2023, at 66 years old

Joel was born to James Paschal Clontz and Florence Lucille Crowell Clontz on May 7, 1956, in Monroe NC.

As a child, he grew up in Indian Trail, NC, on a dairy farm driving tractors in the fields and milking cows. He graduated from Piedmont High School, where he served as Class President, in 1974.  Professionally, he spent over 30 years as a wine distribution manager before choosing to follow his dream and become an owner/operator in the trucking industry where he got to travel the United States.

Joel married Sherry Harvey Clontz on December 11, 1982, in Lancaster, SC, and went on to raise three children: Michelle Denise Clontz Upton, Shannon Ray Rushing, and Kelly Michelle Rushing. He was an amazing father and brought his kids up to enjoy life as he did, always telling jokes and laughing.

In addition to being a dedicated father and family man, Joel also loved sports, bowling, camping, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family.  You knew if you were hanging out with Joel, you were going to have a good time. Throughout Joel's entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him.

Joel joins his father, James Paschal Clontz, his mother, Florence Lucille Crowell Clontz, and brothers, James (Jimmy) Paschal Clontz, Jr, and Jackson (Jacky) Burdette Clontz in heaven.

Joel is survived by Sherry Harvey Clontz of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kent, and Michelle Clontz Upton, their daughter Amelia of Belmont NC, Shannon and Nichole Rushing, their two sons, Brady and Nolan of Wilmington, NC, and Jeff and Kelly Coffey of Monroe, NC.

Arrangements for Joel Clontz are as follows:

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Hopewell Baptist Church - Legacy Campus

420 Hopewell Church Road

Monroe, NC 28110

Receiving of Friends: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Memorial Service: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations to ProMedica Hospice, Suite 220, 2050 Corporate Center Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC  29577.

Matthews 5:4

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."

Mr. Clontz is entrusted to the care of Kelvin F. Lewis, Funeral Director, and Lewis Crematory & Funeral Services of Myrtle Beach, SC. (843) 294-0011

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