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Charles McClinton
1934 - 2018
Charles McClinton
1934 - 2018
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BORN
1934
DIED
2018
Charles McClinton Obituary
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Myrtle (Thomas) Curry
August 30, 2018
Charles and I entered college the same day in September 1952.We graduated in 1956.He was a respectable young man from the beginning of our entrance in college until our graduation.I saw him the last time in 2006 ,for our 50th. class reunion.
He was the same, then, as he was when we met in school. He never stopped teasing me about the time I was asking Joyce about how was he... where he was...while he was standing right there with her holding her hand.
Sooo many beautiful memories. Joyce, I know you don't remember me. That's fine. I will continue to lift you and your family in prayer.
Alisa Furch
August 30, 2018
Missing you daddy
William E. Davis
August 27, 2018
A LIFETIME FRIENDSHIP
Who would know that two BABES would be born in the year 1934 in two far flung Arkansas counties, Pulaski & Howard, and meet years later in the Fall of 1952 on the campus of AM&N college in Pine Bluff. Yes, that is what happened and as fate would have it we became roommates and forged a friendship that would hold fast for all these years. Our very first jobs out of college in 1956 were on the campus of Mississippi Vocational College (MVC), Itta Bena, MS. It was here that I witnessed the birth of a beautiful partnership between Charles and his lovely wife Roberta. Their first child, Alisa, was born here! And oh what a wonderful time this was.
After that first year, our career paths took us in separate directions. Chuck settled in with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Through the years, weve maintained constant contact even though I spent almost a decade in the Middle East with our Departments of Defense and Labor. Our lifelong friendship was never more evident than in 1999 when I had to deal with serious health issues requiring the application of Radiation and Chemo procedures. Chuck was on the phone almost daily checking to see how I was doing. What a lift to both me and my wife to know that there was someone there to offer moral support!!
Im experiencing so much sadness trying to string together a few words that express what I really feel in my heart. I conclude that there are no words that can really do that. And so I say to you Roberta, Alisa, Cassandra, Rhonda, Joyce and whole family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your loving memories bring you comfort. A life well lived. Rest in peace BROTHER.
William E. Davis
August 25, 2018
Hi family;
I am so glad i had a chance to meet charles and roberta in little rock,
ar.
they both had the most loving spirit about them
love
georgia bailey
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Margarette Ponds-Banks
August 25, 2018
Charles was always "Brother" to me and I will always remember him for his kindness, patience and understanding. May you be comforted knowing that he is God's own child who is with his Heavenly Father and has joined his wonderful parents,
God bless and keep you all.
Mickelin Browne-Ragsdale
August 25, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I missed seeing Brother McClinton in the park walking to get his exercise. He always wanted to stop and chat. And most of all he would tell us he would use this time to call his Mother every morning. How sweet is this! Now he can be with her and Jesus forever. Amen
Pan-Hellenic Council (1956)
William E. Davis
August 25, 2018
Roxanne
August 25, 2018
Dearest family,
We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beautiful neighbor, Mr. McClinton.. Please remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember his wonderful smile. May our Lord be with you always.
Kevin Werner
August 24, 2018
Chuck was one of the two managers who agreed to hire me on at NASA in 1979. He didn't think I would stay long, based on my previous work history; 39 years later, I'm still here. When I moved into "Chuck's office" years after he retired, in my mind I kept hearing "What would Chuck say? What would Chuck do?" with regards to different situations that came up. I remember Chuck revered his wife Roberta, his children, his siblings, but most of all, his Mom. I got to know Chuck in a different light after retirement as we both worked for the Registrar of Voters to provide election support; I looked forward to those times to reconnect with him and catch up. I treasure the letters he would write me over the years, letters that showed his character and that encouraged me as a man, as a husband, as a dad. One Chuck "fun fact" is that he knew EVERYONE's birthday at work, he always wished you a happy birthday, and you knew when you came to work on your birthday there would always be a birthday card from Chuck on your chair. Another Chuck "fun fact" is that he knew people EVERYWHERE. We traveled a lot together on business, and would be sitting in an airport somewhere and before I knew he it was up, walking over to go talk to someone (family, friend, relative, business associate, etc.) that he recognized from afar. It may have been 20 years, but he knew them. Chuck mastered the art of networking before it was even a term. Miss you, Chuck!
Randy Rodrigues
August 24, 2018
Chuck hired me at NASA back in 1982 and I worked for him until he retired. He gave me the opportunity to work at NASA, and I'll always remember the phrase he told me: 'People don't change, circumstances change'..So true....Deepest sympathy for his family.
ester bugna
August 23, 2018
With Deepest Sympathy alone with fond memories of working with Chuck at NASA -Ames in the "good old days"
Ester Bugna. Menlo Park CA
Marianita Porterfield
August 23, 2018
Roberta I will alway remember your sweet manner and Caring for all you loved like Charleswhen we were at Arkansas State. May those warm memories help to stain you and your family at this time and the times too follow.
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