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BABSON PARK - James C. 'Jim' McClendon of Babson Park passed away Monday, September 29, 2020 at his residence.
He was born November 9, 1931, in Frostproof, Florida to the late James and Ferman McClendon. Jim earned a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from College of Business Administration at the University of Florida. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant of the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of first lieutenant. While in the Air Force, he received a commendation medal and ribbon for meritorious service, one of the highest honors bestowed by the United States Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, Jim married Joyce Martin on April 12, 1958.
He worked at J.B. McClendon and Son, a Standard Oil wholesale distributor of petroleum products, which became J.C. McClendon, Inc. When Standard Oil closed the Lake Wales bulk plant, he owned and operated Frostproof Hardware until becoming Vice President and Branch Manager of the Babson Park Office of American Bank in 1977. He eventually retired from Barnett Bank. Jim was an active member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church since 1958, was a long-time member of the Lake Wales Kiwanis Club and past president, a Webber College Trustee, and a member of the Community Guild for Lake Wales Hospital.
He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce McClendon; daughter, Angela M. Adams (Jeffrey) of St. Petersburg, and Margaret Bagwell (Charles) of Cave Spring, Georgia; sons, James 'Jay' C. McClendon, II (Robin) of Lake Wales, Mark L. McClendon (Theresa) of Arcadia, and David M. McClendon of Big Rapids, Michigan; and grandchildren, Mac Adams, Margo Mc-Clendon, Lacy Adams, Carter McClendon, Mary Kate Robin (Josh), Jessica McClendon, Noah McClendon (Bre), JB McClendon, Jonah McClendon, Hunter McClendon, Maggie Bagwell, and John McClendon.
A visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 8: 00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2020 with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. A funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lake Wales with Father David Vargas officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com .
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Chrissie Jaje
October 1, 2020
McClendon Family,
Please know that it is not only family that feels your sadness today but so do many of your other extended family members and closest of friends. Mr. Jim was a part of my extended family through my sister Theresa Jaje McClendon (married to Mark) and I am also the Godmother (aka Aunt Keke) to Jessica.
Though I reside in North Carolina my travels to Florida were often especially during the mid-1990’s. Most of those visits were to help celebrate Jessica, JB and Hunter’s birthdays. However, one of my most fondest memories of Mr. Jim as joining him/Joyce and the others for their traditional Christmas morning gathering. There were many gifts to opening and a delicious brunch fest thereafter. WOW what an amazing time! Mr. Jim saw to it that there was a little something under the tree for me. I was totally taken off guard and it brought to tears – good/happy tears. I will always be grateful for his generosity and kindness (his thinking of others) through the years. I will remember Mr. Jim for his infectious laugh and smile, and the gift to gab.
There is no doubt that he touched many people’s lives over the years. May his spirit continue to live through his children and grandchildren. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your family and friends for strength, and always remember Mr. Jim misses you too. My deepest condolences to the entire McClendon Family.
Chrissie - Raleigh NC
“love knows not of its own depth until the hour of separation”
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