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Fred McClinton Obituary

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Poughkeepsie - Fred Martin McClinton departed this earthly life for his heavenly home on Monday, August 18, 2014. He was 68 years old. He was born April 19, 1946 to the late Bishops Mack B. and Addie B. McClinton, in Bronx, New York and raised by his maternal grandparents Jack and Leola Martin in Carthage, North Carolina. Fred graduated from Pickney High School in Carthage. On March 7, 1966 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. After his tour of duty he was honorably discharged and later served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Fred was employed by IBM Poughkeepsie and retired after 30 years of service. He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service and Astor Children's Home. Fred accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Personal Savior in 1991 and was a member of Holy Light Pentecostal Church. Later he was ordained as a Deacon and served faithfully as Chairman of the Deacon's Board for several years. He also served as former President of the Usher Board, Sexton, Van Driver, Trustee Board member, and sang with the Senior Choir and The Righteous Brothers.

Deacon McClinton leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Jennifer E. McClinton, his sons, Fred Jr. of Rochester, NY, Fred Martin McClinton, Kyle McClinton, Joseph McClinton, Benson McClinton (Florentine), and Clayton Porter all of Poughkeepsie, NY; 4 daughters, Danielle S. McClinton of Poughkeepsie, NY, Hope McClinton-Epps (Anthony) of Atlanta, GA, Janay Thompson, Asia McClinton both of New York, NY, God-daughter Sonya Robinson of Endicott, MD, 14 grandchildren and his siblings; Lawrence McClinton (Carol) of Milledgeville, GA, Doris A. Milburn, Sylvia Green (Roland) of Poughkeepsie, NY, Bishop Audrey E. Giles of Beacon, NY, Phyllis Harris (Theodore), Apostle Debra E. Gause (George), Patricia Smith (Randy), Marvin McClinton all of Poughkeepsie, and Beverly Moore of Philadelphia, PA, stepfamily, Launcelot Hill of Queens, NY, Bobby and Roy Watterson both of Poughkeepsie, stepsisters, Marcia Roberts, Savona Hill Roberts, Yolanda Stephens, Marilyn Faircloth, Patricia Jones and Phee Simpson all of Poughkeepsie; his sister-in-law, Barbra Baker-Baylor (James Reginald) and brother-in-law, Woodrow Baker Jr. of Poughkeepsie, God-sisters, Pastor Dollyann Newkirk-Briggs of Highland, NY, Pastor Dawn Snell of Stamford, CT, Sharlene Stout of Beacon, NY, Patricia Robinson of Albuquerque, NM, and Karen Tucker of PA. He also leaves to cherish several Godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Bishops Mack B. and Addie B. McClinton, his mother and father-in-law, Reverends Woodrow and Barbara Baker, his siblings, brothers, Jethro Marsh, Fred Goins and Charles McClinton and sister, Missionary Beatrice Brown, stepbrother, William Muse and stepsisters, Jocelyn Hill and Geneva Johnson.

Mr. McClinton will lay in repose 6-8 pm Sunday, August 24th Beulah Baptist Church, 92 Catharine Street, Poughkeepsie, NY. Funeral Services 11 am Monday, August 25th at Beulah Baptist with visitation 10-11 am. Bishop Debra E. Gause Officiating. Interment W/Full Military Honors, Wappingers Falls Cemetery, Wappingers Falls, NY. Professional Services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes 43 Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. "Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 845-452-2894.

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2014.
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Really miss the guy
Rest in peace

Dick moore

August 15, 2021

I MISS YU SOOOOOO MUCH DADDY!! I KNO YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW & WATCHING OVER ME. MAY YU REST IN PARADISE DADDY!!! <3

ASIA MCCLINTON

September 6, 2014

Freddy will truly be missed by his Aries Family.

Angela Boles Perry

September 2, 2014

to the MCClinton family have my condlocenes the peaton family

lucinda e peaton

August 27, 2014

to the MCClinton & hill family may god be with you doing your time of sorry i can understand what you are going through god will be with you be bless and keep the faith lucinda e peaton

lucinda e Peaton

August 27, 2014

bessie harris and family

August 26, 2014

My condolences to the entire McClinton family. May he SIP and may God hold you dear in your time of mourning.

Tamonique Moody

August 25, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

linda mcclinton

August 25, 2014

To the family of Fred my prayers are with you. Just a pleasure to be around. He brought love and joy to all around him. God Bless You!

Rev. Mildred Moore

August 25, 2014

Doris and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Lonnie Gallagher.

Lonnie Gallagher

August 25, 2014

I had some great times with Freddie at IBM for many years.
He will be greatly missed. I can remember playing basketball with him as if it was yesterday. God bless his family.

Dick Moore

August 25, 2014

Thinking of our family at the time of your loss.

A. E. Jake Anderson

August 24, 2014

This is to my Driver, who am I going to get to drive me around Now? Well that's alright. Get your rest! I will see you again you were the best Driver I never Had. Laugh out Loud!!!! I'm gonna Miss You.

Elder Gail C. ( Mother Wiggins ) Townes

August 24, 2014

My prayers are with you and for you forever. Tears. What a Sweet God's Man. I wish I could be there. God will keep you always Love you...

Elder Gail C. Townes

August 24, 2014

Pastor Vernetta Cromwell
Greater Life in the Word Family Church
Pikesville, Md 21208

August 24, 2014

Andrea Squire

August 24, 2014

May God give the McClinton Family peace during their time of bereavement knowing that "EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL!! We love you and are praying for you.

Jan Cofer-Howard

August 23, 2014

To the one who I have know even in our Mother's womb! We will always be family and share a bond that is unique and genuine along with our other sister, Karen Tucker! When you married my dear brother Freddie, he became my family too! I will cherish the smiles he always had when we got together to reminisce and giggle all night long! R.I.P. my brother! No more pain, no more hurts,no more tears,just peace!!!
My prayers and condolences to the family.
Love Patti

Patricia Robinson

August 23, 2014

Already missing my brother (tears)....Your sister, Pastor Dawn Cherri Snell and Family, Stamford, CT

Rev. Dawn C. Snell

August 23, 2014

All our prayer and condolences.

From Georgia M. Sims and Family

Carol Sims

August 23, 2014

I was shocked by the news of Freddy's passing. Numb with grief I offer heartfelt condolences to Freddy's family. As you know, we shared many great memories.

Sandra Cropp

August 23, 2014

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints, I share in your loss of Fred and keep you in my prayers. Your brother Family.

Pastor Nelson McAllister

August 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McClinton Family during your time of bereavement.
Sincerely, Daniel Johnson and Family
Durham, NC/Poughkeepsie, NY

August 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Murray & Marie Milligan

August 23, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

CYNTHIA COOPER

August 22, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with the family, God Bless

Glenda Mincey

August 22, 2014

Jenny, so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Our family sends our Love and Prayers. God Bless you and the family. The Nicholas Women

Irene Lavenhouse

August 22, 2014

Sincere Prayers for the entire Mcclinton family. He was a Great n Noble man. A warrior. Who is now Resting with Jesus. Well Done !

McQueen, Ruth

August 22, 2014

My condolences to the family for the passing of Freddy who was not only an old family friend but also the uncle of my three nieces and deceased nephew. My deepest regrets for being too very far away to come and share the burden of the sorrow with you.

ishan Yasin

August 22, 2014

My deepiest condolence to the family.

Sarah Faircloth

August 21, 2014

To all the McClinton family, God be with you.

August 21, 2014

To the McClinton family, so sorry to hear of your brother leaving us, but to know he went home to rest makes the tears turn to joy. we loved him, but God loved him best, because God honored his request God be with you all.

Elder/Evangelist Dixie Merritt / Cpbell

August 21, 2014

Rest in Peace Freddy. Sending Prayers of Comfort to the Family. May we all remember the great memories of Freddy look to the sky and Thank God for allowing Freddy into our lives.

Allen Cave

August 21, 2014

Heiddy Ware

August 21, 2014

I WILL MISS YOU OLD FRIEND WE HAD LOST OF FUN TOGETHER FROM WILLIAM AND DOREEN GREEN

WILLIAM -DOREEN GREEN

August 21, 2014

To the MC Clinton family. I have known Fred since he moved to Poughkeepsie. We shared many great time together in our younger days. We also have family ties. May he R.I.P and your heart be comforted.

William Mincey

August 21, 2014

To Jennifer and family: I know it is difficult to accept God's Will but it is only through Him that we are strengthened to endure. I've never met a more loving couple. Reminisce about the Good Times. God loves you and so do we - Jacki Blount (Wilson) and granddaughter, Jhanalyn Blount.

August 21, 2014

what a great friend I had in IBM.His humor was great and will never be forgot.God bless him and his family .

George Zeyak

August 21, 2014

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE ALWAYS.
A PIECE OF ME HAS GONE HOME AS WELL, VERY SPECIAL PART OF MY LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
F. L. "LARRY" BARNWELL, ORANGE PARK, FLA

FRANCHOTT L. BARNWELL

August 21, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Annette McClinton

August 21, 2014

We extend our condolences and our prayers. We are thankful that we had the opportunity to meet him in October of last year. God rest his soul.

Duane and Lequita White

August 21, 2014

Jennifer and family,

We extend our heartfelt condolences to you.
Karen and Leonard Getter

August 21, 2014

RIP dear brother. May God comfort and give peace to the McClinton Family and Friends. You will be missed.

Valerie Ruffin

August 21, 2014

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.JOYCE JACKSON & DAVID HENDERSON & FAMILY

JOYCE JACKSON

August 21, 2014

My deepest condolences. I grew up with Fred, going to Morse & PHS schools. We were drafted together. Fred was a good guy. He will be miss.

Dennis Garrign

August 21, 2014

Jenny our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Our faith dictates that Fred is in a better place.

Art and Bitsy Johnson

August 21, 2014

To the McClinton Family May God grant you the peace and comfort you need at this time. Deacon Fred was a very kind man who always had a joyful greeting whenever your paths met. Continue to think on all the good times you shared, that will keep a smile in your heart. Be Blessed Donna & Denacca Johnson

Donna Johnson

August 21, 2014

Condolences and Prayers of Comfort and Strength to the Family and Friends of Mr Freddy.

Renee Parker-Galloway

August 20, 2014

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