Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1945
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Gary McCLENDON Obituary
Gary R McClendon, age 75, of Kettering, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home. He was born March 29, 1945, son of the late Ralph McClendon and Alma Roy McClendon. He was retired from General Motors after
33 years, served in the Kentucky National Guard, owned the County Place-Sweetwater Sweets Candy store in the Town, and County Shopping Center on Stroop road for several years. Gary attended
Fairmont Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Josephine Huff McClendon, whom he married on October 22, 1965; son, Michael Gary McClendon of Kettering; brother, Phillip McClendon (Helen); sister, Janice McClendon Roy, both of Nancy, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Zachary Michael McClendon and Kaitlyn Marie McClendon (Joey Jones); two great-grandchildren, Thaddeus Bentley Jones and Josephine Luella Jones; brother-in-law, Howard Huff (Linda); sister-in-law, Rella Gosser Huff; nieces, Shana Roy Davis (Bryan) and Jody McClendon Wilson (Kevin); and nephew, James Huff. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Ed and Alena Huff; brothers-in-law, Herman Roy and David Huff; nephew, David Huff, Jr.; and he leaves behind a host of family and friends. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on February 11, 2021, at Newcomer Funeral Home-Kettering Chapel located at 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, Ohio 45439. Funeral Service will be officiated at 11:00 am by Brother
Wesley Beckner and Brother Chet Tibbets. Burial will take place at David's Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio. Please visit
www.newcomerdayton.com to share a memory in the family guest book.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary McCLENDON
Sponsored by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Kettering Chapel.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Gary McCLENDON's name
Memorial Events
for Gary McCLENDON
Feb
11
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Kettering Chapel3940 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439
Feb
11
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Kettering Chapel3940 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439
Funeral services provided by:
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Kettering Chapel3940 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439
How to support Gary's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Gary McCLENDON's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
