Mack H. McLendon's Obituary
Mack H. McLendon, 84, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born December 08, 1918, in Moorefield, Arkansas the son of Mark H. and Ruth A. Lenehan McLandon. Mack, early in life, became acting head of the household during depression years when fathers were often away from home earnings funds to support their families. He and Mack, Sr., contributed greatly in the construction of the Moorefield Community Building, which still serves its community to today. Mack attended school in Moorefield, earned a B.S.A. at the University of Arkansas, and did advanced coursework at Johns Hopkins University in Washington, D.C. Through the ROTC program and following graduation he became a commissioned officer in the US ARMY. By way of a battlefield commission, Mack was promoted to the rank of Captain during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Germany. Active in service organizations throughout his life, Mack held office in AARP and NARFE. Other contributions include unfailing involvement in CUMC activities, tireless work with WRMC Auxiliary, and endless offers of assistance to anyone in need. Devoted husband of Frances Clark McLendon over 52 years, Mack and family spent much time in the Central and South Americas, first with the United Fruit Company and then as an agriculture development officer for U.S.A.I.D. Mack was later in life further blessed when Jo Adams and her family welcomed him into their hearts. Their time together has been a Godsend for all involved.
He is survived by; one daughter, Patricia McLendon of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one son Gary McLendon of Fayetteville, Arkansas, two sisters, Beth Forrest of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Florence Phillips of Nacadoches, TX, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Ester Philpot and on brother, William Washington McLendon.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Monday, April 7, 2003 at the United Methodist Church of Fayetteville; the burial will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm Sunday, April 6, 2003 with the family-receiving friends from 2:00pm till 4:00pm.
Visitation Date Time April 6, 2003 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM with the family present to greet friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Visitation Location Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Service Date Time April 7, 2003 1:00 PM Service Location Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas
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