Celebrating the life of
Leighton Clark McLendon
January 11, 1915 - January 23, 2008
Leighton Clark McLendon, 93, died January 23, 2008 at Marsh View Senior Living. He was born in Swainsboro, Georgia, son of the late, James Horace McLendon and Mary Geise McLendon. He lived in Savannah most of his life and was a graduate of Savannah High School. Mr. McLendon retired in 1980 as an electrician from Stone Container Corporation after 32 years of service. He was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church where he was past president of the Wesley Fellowship Class, Communion Usher and was involved in many other activities at the church. He was past president and member of the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame where he was also a member of the Board of Trustees. He was also a member of I.B.E.W. No. 508, Old Timers Softball Association, Stone Container Veterans Association and past member of Savannah Golf Club and the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. His wife, Ouida Lawson McLendon, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Leighton Clark McLendon, Jr. and Guerry McLendon of Aiken, SC; daughter and son-in-law, Patty M. and Patrick Hahn of Savannah; four grandchildren, Leighton Clark McLendon, III and his wife, Allison of Columbia, SC; David Vincent McLendon and his wife, Tracy of New Orleans, LA; Julie Michelle Hahn of Savannah; Kelly Elizabeth Hahn of Savannah; two great grandchildren, Leighton Clark McLendon, IV of Columbia, SC; Lawson Preuitt McLendon of Columbia, SC; special devoted friend and companion, Mary Mock of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church with The Rev. M. Creede Hinshaw, officiating, The Rev. Karen A. Kilhefner and The Rev. Patrick O'Brien.
Pallbearers will be Leighton Clark McLendon, III, David Vincent McLendon, Hoyt Powell, Jimmy Wilson, Mark Boyles and Keith Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wesley Fellowship Class.
Burial: Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church,, 429 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401 or the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 983, Savannah, GA 31402.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Marsh View Senior Living and Odyssey HealthCare for the care, concern and love extended to Mr. McLendon.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Guerry and Leighton. May the love of your family and friends sustain you at this time. Bill,Marie,Will and Warren Durrett
- The Durrett Family, Aiken, SC
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Jeff and Charlene Howell
- jeff and charlene howell, aiken, SC
Leighton and Guerry We were so sorry to hear about Leighton's Dad's passing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. love, Nick and Charlotte
- NICK & CHARLOTTE KUEHN, AIKEN, SC
Leighton and Guerry, Dawn and I were very saddened to hear of your fathers passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. With Love, Dawn and George
- Dawn and George Mitchell, Aiken, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Pete
- Peter Eisenmann, AIken, SC
Uncle Mac; We will always love ya. Love Dan, MaryAnn and kids
- Dan and MaryAnn Wilson, Hudson, FL
Uncle Mac; We will always love ya. Our prayers and thoughts to the family. Love Dan, MaryAnn and kids
- Dan and MaryAnn Wilson, Hudson, FL
Leighton, I was sadden to hear about your father's death. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you during this time of greef.
- Bill Dean, Aiken, SC
Guerry and Leighton and your beloved family, Please accept our condolences on the death of your wonderful father. What a beautiful life and family he had. What joy you all were to him. With prayers, Betty and Greg Ryberg
- Betty and Greg Ryberg, Aiken, SC
Leigh & Guerry, Pat & Patty; Memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in the heart. May your treasured memories of your dad bring solace during this time. May you find comfort in the wonderful times you and your family have shared with Mr. McLendon. Love always, Viola & Jane Baker
- Viola Baker, Thunderbolt, GA
Uncle Mack was a wonderful man. He always had a story or joke to make you laugh. I think one of the best things about Uncle Mack was the love & devotion to his family. Thank you Uncle Mack for all the wonderful times. We will miss youespecially seeing you at Johnny Harris and we love you very much. Barbara,Dickie,Gray, & Georgia Cope
- Barbara & Dick Cope, Midlothian, VA
Leighton, Sorry to hear about your dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Ernie
- Ernie Sizemore, Augusta, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,Guerry and Leighton. May the love of your family and friends sustain you at this time. Bill,Marie,Will and Warren Durrett
- The Durrett Family, Aiken, SC
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Jeff and Charlene Howell
- jeff and charlene howell, aiken, SC
Leighton and Guerry We were so sorry to hear about Leighton's Dad's passing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. love, Nick and Charlotte
- NICK & CHARLOTTE KUEHN, AIKEN, SC
Leighton and Guerry, Dawn and I were very saddened to hear of your fathers passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. With Love, Dawn and George
- Dawn and George Mitchell, Aiken, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Pete
- Peter Eisenmann, AIken, SC
Uncle Mac; We will always love ya. Love Dan, MaryAnn and kids
- Dan and MaryAnn Wilson, Hudson, FL
Uncle Mac; We will always love ya. Our prayers and thoughts to the family. Love Dan, MaryAnn and kids
- Dan and MaryAnn Wilson, Hudson, FL
Leighton, I was sadden to hear about your father's death. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you during this time of greef.
- Bill Dean, Aiken, SC
Guerry and Leighton and your beloved family, Please accept our condolences on the death of your wonderful father. What a beautiful life and family he had. What joy you all were to him. With prayers, Betty and Greg Ryberg
- Betty and Greg Ryberg, Aiken, SC
Leigh & Guerry, Pat & Patty; Memory is a keepsake of time that lives forever in the heart. May your treasured memories of your dad bring solace during this time. May you find comfort in the wonderful times you and your family have shared with Mr. McLendon. Love always, Viola & Jane Baker
- Viola Baker, Thunderbolt, GA
Uncle Mack was a wonderful man. He always had a story or joke to make you laugh. I think one of the best things about Uncle Mack was the love & devotion to his family. Thank you Uncle Mack for all the wonderful times. We will miss youespecially seeing you at Johnny Harris and we love you very much. Barbara,Dickie,Gray, & Georgia Cope
- Barbara & Dick Cope, Midlothian, VA
Leighton, Sorry to hear about your dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Let us know if we can do anything for you. Ernie
- Ernie Sizemore, Augusta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
