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Emory McClinton Obituary
Emory Cody McClinton, Sr. was born September 8, 1933, to John Ahmad McClinton and Annie Will McClinton in Atlanta, Georgia. He died peacefully at age 90 on December 26, 2023.
Emory was a graduate of Atlanta's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church elementary school, David T. Howard High School, and Morehouse College. At the pinnacle of his distinguished career, Emory served in the senior management of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration.
Those who cherish the memory of Emory McClinton, Sr. include his wife, JoAnn Godfrey McClinton (former member of the Georgia General Assembly); daughter, Valencia McClinton; son, Emory C. McClinton, Jr. (Jacquline); grandsons, Harrison Wiener and Jordan Wiener; great-granddaughter, Leona Wiener; nieces, Valencia Nichols, Cortesia Norman, Denise Davis, Wendy McClinton, Deborah Carr, Tracie Cogdell, Yolonda Banks; nephews, Kelvin McClinton, Seaborn Williams, III; and sisters-in- law, Shelia McClinton and Sharon Williams; and many friends and colleagues.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Emory C. McClinton will be celebrated Monday, January 8, 2024, 11 AM at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 551 Harwell Rd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Jerome McKenna, C.P., Pastor. The Rev. Deacon Joseph Goolsby will officiate. At a later date, the remains of Emory C. McClinton will be placed in his family's columbarium at Atlanta's Historic Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Avenue, S.E., Atlanta.
Arrangements by Grissom-Clark Funeral Home, 227 East Lake Dr., S.E. Atlanta, GA 30317. www.grissom-clarkfh.com . 404-373-3191
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Steve Henson
August 5, 2024
My deepest sympathy to JoAnn and family. I am thankful for the public service of Emory and his family.
Belinda Scott Cody
January 10, 2024
To Mrs. Joann; Valencia and Little Emory: On behalf of the Scott family, we all are sorry for your lost. I Belinda Scott Cody have so many fun memories of the McClinton´s home on Santa Barbara being the neighbor hood play ground and Mr. Emory burning and maintaining the back yard that turned out to be one of the prettiest yards in the neighborhood. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Donnetta Mathews
January 8, 2024
My condolences to the family of Emory McClinton. I am very sorry for your loss as I know he will be missed. My family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. The Mathews Family (Donnetta)
Nelbert Hawkins Pruitt
January 7, 2024
My Condolences to you and your family, sorryfor your loss, I'm Keeping you and your family lifted up in prayer!! Nelbert Hawkins Pruitt
Yvonne Finley-Walker
January 4, 2024
Soooo many fun and happy memories and not enough paper to go through all of them- More than 50 + years of love!
Will meet you on the other side,
Mr. Mac !!!
Doris McClinton
January 3, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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