Funeral services for Johnnie McClendon, 84, of Sapulpa, were held at 2 pm on Dec. 13, 2004 at Smith Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gregg Hurt officiating.

Burial was in Green Hill Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa. He was born on Dec. 29, 1919, near Sallisaw, to Tom and Walsie McClendon. He died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at The Gardens. Mr. McClendon was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during World War II. He was retired from Southwestern Bell after 33 years of service.

Survivors two daughters and sons-in-law, Kandy Steeples and her husband Terry and Cindy HHughes and her husband Mike, all of Sapulpa; five grandsons, Jarrod, Josh and Jason Steeples and Chris and Paul HUGHES; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tom McClendon, Junior McClendon, both of Wichita, Kan. and J.T. McClendon of Enid; two sisters, Gladys McGeehee of Sallisaw and Ann Kelly of Spiro; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Monnie McClendon; and his parents.

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