William David McClendon, born on Saturday, December 10, 1955 passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Rudder Funeral Home in Scottsboro.
\nDavid was a welder from the age of 17 until he earned his fitter title. He was a loving father and husband who worked hard, sometimes two jobs, to give his family a good life. He had a dry but funny sense of humor and could kid you with a straight face. He was a good and lifelong friend to many. He was always busy doing something, and it was rare for him to take down time for himself. David worked as a boilermaker until his retirement in 2007. He was fond of working on small engines, gardening, westerns and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
\nHe is survived by his wife of 38 years, JoEllen; daughters, Melissa McClendon, Stephanie (John) McFarland, Michelle (Tim) Cody; grandchildren, Christopher, Brooke, Brandon, Damien; sisters, Gail (Fred) Griffis, Theresa (Curtis) Safran, Kathy (Gary) McClendon; nieces, Caitlin, Katie; nephew, Joseph.
\nHe was preceded in death by his father, William; mother, Madelyn.
\nThe family extends their warm thanks to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice for their loving care.
\nLastly, I am William D. McClendon, and I approved this obituary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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