Don McClendon

Don McClendon LUBBOCK-Don McClendon passed away on Aug. 16, 2015, in Cleburne, Texas. He was born on April 20, 1926, to Phrona (Reaves) and Grady McClendon in Wichita Falls, Texas. He married Mary Jo (Crenshaw) on July 5, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas. He was preceded in death by Mary Jo; his parents; and nephew, Tim Phillips. Don is survived by his loving family, Donny McClendon and wife, Janalee of Lubbock, Randy McClendon and wife, Z (Zandra) of Austin, and Paige Harris and husband, Rick of Cleburne, Rani and Clint, and great-grandsons, Bodie and Cooper of Austin, Grant and Candice of Austin, Carson of Cleburne, Shane, Krissa and Hattie of Fort Worth and Robin, Javier and Sam of Fort Worth. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Phillips and husband, Billy of Arlington, their family Julie, Bob and Lexie; many cousins, his coffee group, and numerous friends. Don proudly served on the flight deck of the USS Ranger as a member of the United States Navy in World War II. He worked alongside his dad, Grady, and son, Donny, for more than sixty years at Western Building Specialties in Lubbock. He and Mary Jo loved to travel and spend time at the cabin in Cloudcroft, NM. Don never met a stranger. He never missed a chance to tell a story. He loved his family and was a devoted GDaddy to Rani, Grant and Carson. A special thanks to his loving extended family at Heartis Cleburne. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. A service celebrating Don's life will be held Friday, Aug. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Sanders Memorial Chapel in Lubbock. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at Sanders Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to Meals-on-Wheels in your local community or a charity of your choice.