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MCCLENDON Dennis D. McClendon, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Norfolk, VA and served in the Army. He was the owner and operator of Mastercraft Garage Doors for over 30 years and was an avid Gator fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; step-daughters Linda DeCarlo and Cindy Laabs (Edward); grandchildren, Courtney Laabs, Brittany Brock (Brian), & Tyler Laabs; great-grandchildren Aiden & Ava Brock; brothers Jimmy (Frances) and Bill; and sister Mildred. The Rosary will be held Tuesday, June 21, at 7pm at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home in Jacksonville Beach, FL. A celebration of life will be held at 11am, Wednesday, June 22 in St. Pauls Catholic Church, Jacksonville Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. The family would like to thank Gail, Angela, and his loving nurses and CNAs at the McGraw Hospice Center, 4715 Worrall Way, Jacksonville, FL 32224, for all their loving care and support. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the direction and care of: Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jun. 19, 2011.

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S Franco

November 8, 2011

Dearest McClendon Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. McClendon is missed by many because of the way he touched so many. He was a wonderful man and I feel so blessed to have known him. I feel certain he is smiling down on us as he eats his brownies and Donna's famous apple cake.
Hugs to you all

June 22, 2011

Donna, Linda and family....you are in my prayers during your loss of Dennis. He repaired all my garage doors, on rental properties at the beach..always prompt, and liked to explain everything in a personal manner. He will be greatly missed.
God bless.......
Bob Grovenstein, D.C.

June 21, 2011

My deepest sympathy to you Donna, and all your family. Know that you are all in my prayers for strength, peace and consolation. I will continue to pray for Dennis. Surely Our Lady has opened the gate for him! He repaired so many of her rosaries. Sending love, Judy Meade

Ann Witherspoon

June 20, 2011

To the McClendon Family:
I would like to express condolences for your loss. I recall meeting Dennis the [first] time I became affiliated with F.R.I.E.N.D.S - It was his first visit. He had such a great and humorous personality. He will be sorely missed by many. May GOD continue to give you Inner Peace and Strength - as you adjust to his physical absence. May you feel the embrace of his Spirit on a continuum.
In Christ,
AWitherspoon

June 20, 2011

We have truly lost a very special friend, Gator buddy, and a bright and shining light to our dearest friend Donna. Dennis will be very much missed by so many. We have had so many years of love, laughter and pure enjoyment at Florida Field, as well as, many years of a truly delightful friendship from the McClendon family. We are blessed that we have so many wonderful memories that we can always look back on. Our love to you Donna, Linda, and family - on your loss. God needed his wit upstairs - I'm sure. Love always, Karyl and Bert DeSousa

Karen Gold

June 19, 2011

I would like to express my condolences to the McClendon family. Mr. McClendon fixed my garage door many times throught the years. He was such a nice gentleman, always on time and very good at his craft. I was sad to see that he had passed away. May he rest in peace with the Lord.

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