Edwin Wayne McClendon, 60, of Longview, TX passed away on July 29, 2012 at a local hospital. Mr. McClendon was born on March 7, 1952 in Freeport, Texas to Lloyd George and Bernice Mable Pond McClendon.
Edwin graduated from Brazos Port High School and went on to Southwest Texas University. Mr. McClendon was a pipefitter for Dow Chemical until recently he started working for Glazer Distributors.
Mr. McClendon enjoyed being outside, especially going fishing and sometimes watching baseball.
He is survived by three daughters: Kate Blais and her husband Denis of Katy, TX, Kelly York and her husband Collin of Katy, TX, and Melissa Mathews of Longview; Grandchildren: Mason Blais, Claire Blais and Shaylee York; Sister: Joan Cobb of Longview; Brother: Brent McClendon of Gladewater. He was preceeded in death by his parents, and brother: George McClendon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Chapel of Lakeview Funeral Home, 5000 West Harrison Road, Longview, TX with Rev. Dick Lindsey officiating.
Herb Boykin
Our prayers are with his family and friends....may he get to Heaven at least an hour before the Devil
finds out he's gone.
Julie Davis (Davis-Raley)
Let Edwin's untimely death be a reminder that we need to get our immunizations like the shingles shot, and the flu and pneumonia shots. My sincere prayers for the emotional comfort of the family at this time .
Robin Carlton
Heartfelt sorrow for his family and friends. God will give you strength to endure this heartache. God Bless all of you
Robin Carlton
Grover Smith
Sorry to hear of Edwin's passing and our prayers and thoughts go out to the Edwin's family and loved ones. I have fond memories of the times we spent growing up together in high school and shortly after and will always have clear memories of "Mac's" forever smile and laughter.