OBITUARY NAME: James Randall McClendon age 81, longtime Farris area resident. BORN: He was born on February 12, 1928, to Harry Hillard and Goldie M. (Hicks) McClendon in Farris, Ok. PASSED AWAY: James passed away on December 26, 2009 in Denison, Tx. AGE 81 YEARS 10 MONTHS AND 14 DAYS EDUCATION: He attended school at Atoka School. MARRIED: James married Jessie Spears in September of 1966. OCCUPATION: He was a retired aerospace machinist, self-employed western crafts and jewelry. CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES, AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: James was a US Navy WWII veteran. He served in the Pacific fleet and was also station on the island of Guam. James was a member of the Assemblies of God. He enjoyed collecting coins and horticulture. SURVIVED BY CHILDREN: Randa McClendon of Sherman, Tx. Celina Johnson of Farris, Ok. GRANDCHILDREN: Jessica Johnson of Farris, Ok. Ashlynn Johnson of Farris, Ok. Michaela Johnson of Farris, Ok. BROTHER: Glen McClendon and wife Joan of Farris, Ok. Bill McClendon of Farris, Ok. Kenneth McClendon and wife Lois of Grafton, Wi. Larry McClendon of Farris, Ok. SISTERS: Annabell Nanney and husband Earl of Farris, Ok. Ruth Hembree of Farris, Ok. Goldie Rinehart of Perkins, Ok. Linda Finley and husband Ron of Paris, Tx. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and many dear and loved friends. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY WIFE: Jessie McClendon PARENTS: Harry and Goldie McClendon BROTHER: Francis McClendon SISTER: Merlene Dolchok ****************************************************************************** DATES OF SERVICE: December 30, 2009 at 2pm PLACE OF SERVICE: Farris Assembly of God Farris, Oklahoma INTERMENT: Farris Cemetery OFFICIATING: Jerry Wilkerson ASSITING: Mack Dolchok CASKETBEARERS: Chance Stinnett, Kirk McClendon, Sam Miller, Michael Johnson, Nathan Mullins, Gabe Winters HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Thomas Bell, Clyde Cox, George Gentry, James Nightwalker, Jack Benefield CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE VISITATION TUESDAY NIGHT 6-8 PM SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK