Billy V McClendon

Billy V. "Bill" McClendon of Bigelow, Ark., passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born in Deering, Missouri on October 3, 1926, to Melvin and Ruth McClendon, both of whom predeceased him. He grew up in Caruthersville, Mo., and graduated from Caruthersville High School. He was a veteran who served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II and attended Southeast Missouri State College. He worked his entire life in the construction industry and the family lumber business. He was generous with his time and expertise. He was a Jaycee who quite often kept their goat, Midnight when he missed a meeting. He was an ardent fisherman and a hunter who had numerous adventures driving every type of vehicle. He was a member of and was baptized in the Wye Mountain Methodist Church, Bigelow, Ark. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marceline Simmons McClendon; daughter Marla McClendon-Popa (Dennis Popa, deceased) of Bigelow; son Van McClendon (Sandra) of Little Rock; grandson Cleve McClendon (Amie); and great-granddaughter Alannah of Collierville, Tenn.; his sister Elizabeth Kindred of Shreveport, La., and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 11 a.m. at the Wye Mountain Methodist Church, 22300 Highway 300, Bigelow, Ark. 72016. A luncheon will be provided following the memorial service. If you wish to make a contribution in Bill's memory please consider the Wye Mountain Methodist Church. Online Guestbook at www.arkansascremation.com.