Rev. Clarence "Joe" Edward Dellinger

Clarence “Joe” Edward Dellinger, 87, of Statesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 18, 2022.  He was born on October 11, 1934 in Iredell County to the late Lee Roy Dellinger and Effie Horton Dellinger.  He attended Monticello and Scotts School of Statesville and then married Nancy Louise Auton Dellinger on March 14, 1953, who survives.

He loved to preach and preaching was his life’s work.  He was the founding minister of the Hillside Baptist Church, formerly Crossroads Baptist Church.  In 1972, he was the founding minister of Redemption Baptist Church where he served as minister until retiring fulltime following 57 years of ministry to his Lord. He enjoyed visiting hospitals and nursing homes and ministering to many people over the years.

In addition to his wife of 69 years, Rev. Dellinger is survived by three daughters, Debbie D. Mitchell (Dennis), Amelia D. Tucker, Teresa D. Lentz (Keith), one son, Kenny Dellinger (Jeannie), all of Statesville.  Seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, 23 foster children, two sisters,  Nancy D. Shoemaker (Fred) and Brenda D. Grant, and special pet dog, Sarah, also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Dellinger and two sisters, Lorene Benfield and Ruby Sharpe.

Rev. Dellinger’s homegoing service will be conducted 2PM Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Redemption Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Holland and Rev. Curtis White officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will visit with friends on Monday evening from 6-8pm in the Redemption Church fellowship hall.

The family has requested that memorials may be made to the Redemption Baptist Church Cemetery Fund or to the charity of the donors choice.  Online condolences can be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com .

Charity of the Donor's Choice

Redemption Baptist Church
180 Redemption Road, Statesville NC 28625