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2014

Gordon McClenning Obituary

Gordon Neal McClenning, 78, of Roodhouse passed away at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield. He was born April 26, 1935, in Hillview, the son of Guy and Eileen "Peg" Frazier McClenning. He married Margaret E. Simmons, his high school sweetheart, on Aug. 29, 1956, in Roodhouse.

Surviving is his wife, Margaret, of Roodhouse; children, Darla (Jeff) Clanton of Hillview, Brad McClenning (companion, Megan Roberts) and Eric McClenning (companion, Suzanne Hutton), both of Roodhouse; grandchildren, McKenzie and Kelsey Clanton of Springfield and Sydney, Madison, Payton and Leighton McClenning, all of Roodhouse; and sisters-in-law, Jean Coufal of Beardstown and Patsy McClenning of Kingdom City, Calif. He was proceeded in death by brothers, Oren Guy and Myron McClenning; and nephews, Mark and Brian McClenning.

Gordon graduated from Roodhouse High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Army following high school. Upon returning home from the Army, Gordon worked for CIPS in Quincy. In 1960, he returned to Greene County, where he began farming east of Roodhouse. He enjoyed farming and farmed until his retirement.

He was a member of the Christian Church of Roodhouse, VFW, the Farm Bureau and the Springfield Consistory and was a 32nd degree Mason. He was an avid North Greene Spartans fan and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Gordon also was a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He was fun-loving and lit up a room whenever he walked in. He never met a stranger and was quick with a story to tell. He was always willing to help people, giving them the shirt off his back or his last dime. His family will miss him greatly.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with interment at Fernwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the North Greene Middle School and High School Athletic program or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be left online at www.dawsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jan. 27, 2014.
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nobody unrelated to gordo will miss him more than myself---as a guy to work with --talk to --tell stories-- and wave at as I pass by-- a great guy to have as a neighbor.----------dale little

February 2, 2014

Dear Margaret, Shirley told me of Gordon's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I am remembering so many good times during our high school years and a wonderful party at your home following a class reunion. Gordon always made me feel accepted. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dorothy Webb

January 28, 2014

Darla, So sorry to her of your dad's passing. He was wonderful man full of life. He sure could barbeque up a fine tasting steak for our girls swimming parties years ago when we were in nursing school. I know you have many memories like this. Depend on those for comfort. Prayers to you and your whole family.

Monica Behnen

January 28, 2014

Brad and Sydney and maddy sorry to hear about Gordon thinking of you all

Missy (Jeffers) Battles

January 27, 2014

margeret I am so soory to hear about Gordon. you and yhe kids are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 27, 2014

Margaret and Darla and girls, I am so sorry for your loss! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My god bless you in your time of need. You have my deepest sympathy!

Cindy Krieg

January 27, 2014

We r so sorry about Gordon's passing. He was a wonderful man, so pleasant & funny. We loved talking with him. Joe has a lot of good memories of when they played poker. Joe & Gloria & family.

Joe & Gloria Lawson

January 27, 2014

Darla and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear your Dad passed away. You have been a wonderful help to your parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Downs

January 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time.

Susie Coffman-Schrader

January 27, 2014

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