Dr. James C. Cammack

Dr. James C. Cammack, pastor emeritus, of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, died September 14, 2012, after a brief illness. Dr. Cammack served as pastor of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church from 1957 to 1987 and was the consummate pastor for the congregation. He had the tongue of an orator, the tact of a diplomat, the skill of an administrator and the concern of a loving parent. His evangelistic spirit, prophetic vision, and warm-hearted friendliness made him a man for all seasons. He was recognized in the community as a leader and example.
He was born April 7, 1918, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents James Chris and Gertrude Hart  Cammack and his sisters, Carolyn Cantwell and Esther Webb. He is survived by his wife, Judy; his son Chris Cammack and his wife, Katherine, of Wilmington, N.C.; his grandson, Todd Cammack of Raleigh, N. C.; a niece and two nephews. Dr. Cammack was a graduate of Baylor University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to his thirty year pastorate at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Smithfield, N.C. and First Baptist Church, Rock Hill, S. C.  
Dr. Cammack served as a Trustee for Wake Forest University, Campbell University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also served on the General Board of the Baptist State Convention of N.C. and was president of the Executive Committee of the General Board.  His leadership roles in the North Carolina Baptist State Convention also included serving as president of the NC Baptist Pastors’ Conference and chairman of the Board of Directors of the BIBLICAL RECORDER,
Always active in the Fayetteville community, he served on the boards of the American Cancer Society, Red Cross, Crisis Line, Hope Harbor Christian Mission, the Fayetteville Family Life Center and many others. He was the recipient of the E. J. Wells Cup for Community Civic Service given as its highest honor by the Fayetteville Kiwanis Club.
While Dr Cammack served as pastor of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church over 5300 people joined the church. He was instrumental in the founding of Village Drive Baptist Church, Arran Lakes Baptist Church, and the Korean Baptist Church. During his tenure the church built a sanctuary and over 50,000 sq. ft of educational space. But far more important to the church than his accomplishments in the ministry was the fact that he loved and cared for the church family and unceasingly proved his concern for the congregation. And though he loved the congregation and this community, he loved God even more.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, in the Snyder Memorial Baptist Church sanctuary. The family will receive friends at 1:45 p.m. in the Gathering Hall.  Memorial gifts may be made to  the James C. Cammack Institute of Preaching at Campbell University School of Divinity; Campbell Campbell University School of Divinity, P.O. Box 4050 Buies Creek, NC 27506 or Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Westmont Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28305.
Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory of Fayetteville is assisting the family.