Carl Douglas Clary 85 United Methodist Church Minister for 40 years passed away on February 14 2015 in Chapin SC. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on February 16 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church in Ballentine SC with the Rev. Mitch Houston and Rev. Larry Salters officiating. Visitation will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall following the Memorial Service with a committal service to follow at 4 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Gaffney SC his hometown. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Rev. Clary was born to Barney C. Clary and Mabel K. Clary in Gaffney SC where he was educated in the public schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wofford College and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. He was a beloved pastor who served in ten Churches with great devotion. Mr. Clary formerly served on the Board of Trustees of Columbia College and was a US Air Force Reserve Chaplain for 20 years. He is survived by his wife Anne Owens Clary of the home; his son C. Douglas Clary Jr. and wife Susan of Chapin SC; his son Robert S. Clary and wife Suzy of Mauldin SC; brothers R. Wayne Clary William S. Clary and Stanford L. Clary; grandchildren R. Spencer Clary Jr. William D. Clary Cameron E. Clary Hampton S. Clary and S. Caroline Clary; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Clary was a strong believer in the Gospel and enjoyed sharing Gods love through his own actions and words. He will be sadly missed but his legacy lives on. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial gifts be made to Salem United Methodist Church PO Box 237 Ballentine SC 29002 or a charity of your choice if desired. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Chapin is assisting the family.