ll~om~going ~~l~bration 
for 
~~aeon JJohn 1[, mc~l~n6on 
Saturday, October 26, 1996 ~ 1:00 P.M. ~ 
l'l~riah 10aptist ~hurch 
2967 Holcomb Court East Point, Georgia 
~~- 1r~rr~nc~ ~urtis 
Pastor & Officiating 
 
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Deacon John Thomas McClendon was born in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia on September 19, 1914, to the late Mr. Ed McClendon and Ms. Beatrice Cousin. 
He married the late Vacie Whatley November 10, 1945. He joined Neriah Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his death. He retired from City of East Point. 
Deacon McClendon was preceeded in death by his grandson, Ronnie and he leaves to cherish his men1ory: son, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whatley (Karen); daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Gregory (Inez); a devoted grandson, Alvarez \\'hatley; other grandchildren, Melissa Brown (Reginald), Roderick Whatley (Jackie), Felecia Augustine  (Larry), Ernestine Huff (Johnny), Lester Owens (Charlene); the Veasley Family: Larry, Terry, Renee, Charles Jr., and Patricia; twenty-four great grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; niece, Grace Alford;  nephew, Robert Morgan; and other family and friends. 
The Lord has called you home for peace Where there will be no sorrow. 
The memory ofyou will linger with us. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. 
You've earned your wings for a better place And although we say good-bye 
It's a startfor a new beginningfor you And a period ofmuch fewer cries. ,..., Tanya Johnson ,..., 
 
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(Corrected) 
Deacon John Thomas McClendon was born in Newnan, Coweta County, Georgia on September 19, 1914, to the late Mr. Ed McClendon and Ms. Beatrice Cousin. 
He married the late Vacie Whatley November 10, 1945. He joined Neriah Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his death. He retired from City of East Point. 
Deacon McClendon was preceded in death by his grandson, Ronnie and he leaves to cherish his memory: his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. David Gregory (Inez); son, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whatley (Karen); grandsons, Larry (Leana), Terry (Addie), Charles Jr. (April), Roderick Whatley (Jackie), Lester Owens (Charlene), and a devoted grandson, Alvarez Whatley; granddaughters, Sandra Renee, Patricia (Darrion), Melissa Bro\vn (Reginald), Felecia Augustine (Larry), Ernestine I-Iuff (Johnny); the Veasley Family: Larry, Terry, Renee, Charles Jr., and Patricia; twenty-four gr~at grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; niece, Grace Alford; nephew, Robert Morgan; and other relatives and friends. 
23 Psalm 
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths ofrighteousness for his 
name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow a;  
death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house ofthe Lordfor ever. ,. 
 
 PRELUDE 
 
PROCESSIONAL 
 
SONG ................................................................................................ Choir 
 
SCRIPTURE 
 
Old Testament New Testament 
 
PRAYER ................. .. ............................................... Rev. Terrence Curtis 
 
SOLO ........ .. ............................................................... Stefanie Clemmons 
 
WORDS OF INSPIRATION ........................................ Rev. R.N. Martin 
 
REMARKS .............................................................. (Three Minute Limit) Deacon Illie Evans 
Deacon Anthony King Others 
 
SOLO .............................................................................. Reginald Brown 
 
EULOGY ...................... ........................................... Rev. Terrence Curtis 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
 
RECESSIONAL 
 
POSTLUDE 
 
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Interment: 
J(a, n m~morial 6ar6en6 
5755 Mallory Road College Park, Georgia 
 
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Deaconess & Mother Board Neriah Baptist Church 
~allbearer6 
Deacons Board Neriah Baptist Church 
~ckno\vle6gement We, the family of the late Deacon John T. McClendon , are grateful 
to the community and devoted friends for the support, encouragement, assistance, and all fom1s of expressions of concern given to us. We are comforted and will forever appreciate your thoughtfulness during our difficult times. 
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1315 Hendrix Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344 
404-768-2993-4 Fax 404-763-2154