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Melvin Klement Obituary
KINGSPORT - Melvin R. Klement, age 88, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was the founder and owner of New Dominion School for troubled youth in Dillwyn, VA. Melvin had devoted his life to the selfless pursuit of teaching young people to see themselves in a better light.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Joyce Amy Klement; also his parents and 2 brothers.
He is survived by his son, Robert Klement and wife, Donna of Cumberland, VA; daughter, Tammy Camilli and husband, Adie of Buckingham, VA; 4 grandchildren, Tiffany, Kristie, A.J. and Justin; 4 great-grandchildren, Caden, Payton, Rhyland and Jaxson; brother, Richard Klement and wife, Mary of Gainesville, TX; several nieces and nephews.
A Receiving of Friends will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at St. Dominic Catholic Church located at 2517 N. John B. Dennis Highway in Kingsport, TN. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Dominic Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home in downtown Kingsport is proudly serving the Klement family.
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Bill Hyson
October 17, 2023
Melvin with his partners Mac and Richard and wife Joyce created New Dominion School, truly the most unique and successful treatment program in the country. He and the wilderness school deeply impacted hundreds of troubled teens as well as many staff. It was his legacy. He impacted my life, believed in me, gave me opportunity. He was a unique man, understood human needs, and dedicated himself to a noble cause. I greatly admired and respected him and was very fond of him, his wife and son, Bobby.
Rest in peace, Melvin.
Bill Hyson
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Tammy Camilli
October 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tammy Camilli
October 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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