James McClendon
James “Kemo” Lee McClendon, 52, of Fannett, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1967, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Betty Lou Burrows and Bobby Joe McClendon. He was a sales representative in the industrial valve and fitting industry, working for Sunbelt Supply.
Kemo enjoyed Hamshire-Fannett football, he never missed a game in or out of town since he graduated from high school. He enjoyed his yard work; he was known as “the grass king”. Kemo liked to travel and woodwork. He was always the life of the party, and he was a never-ending jokester. Kemo enjoyed family gatherings, but most of all he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife, Monica McClendon; daughter, Erin Leigh McClendon; sons, Hayden Mitchell McClendon and Logan Ross McClendon; and sister, Carrie Sanders and her husband, Jon, all of Fannett; brothers, Gary “Scooter” McClendon and his wife, Charlotte, of Arlington and Joe Pat McClendon and his wife, Crispen, of Hemphill; sister, Barbara Kintner and her husband, Carl, of Fannett; numerous nieces and nephews; mother and father-in-law, Joyce and Jacob Cialona; and brother and sister-in-law, Jason and Robbi LeLeaux, all of Fannett.
Kemo is preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Bobby McClendon.
A gathering of Mr. McClendon’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019, at Broussard’s, with his interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hamshire-Fannett Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 237, Hamshire, Texas 77622 or to Gulf Coast Pony League, c/o Stephen Kash, 525 5th Street, Winnie, Texas 77665.
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Memory Gardens Cemetery - Nederland
Memory Gardens Cemetery - Nederland
- 3098 highway 69 north nederland tx 77627
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 11/04/2019
- 10:00 am
- 1605 n. major drive beaumont tx 77713
- 11/03/2019
- 6:23 pm
Comments
Pam & Robbie Walker
Monica and family - Robbie and I are thinking of you and want to share our condolences. We remember having so much fun with you and James. With love Pam & Robbie
Chris and Allison Byrd and Family
Spent many years with Kemo and his family involved in Little League and Pony Baseball. Great man who loved being there for his family, friends and the kids of this community. He will be greatly missed.
Charles and Kathy Nagle
We have known Kemo since a little boy. We have watched him grown into a fine young man. It was so obvious to see the love he had for Monica and his kids and the rest of his family. and friends. He was always smiling and always stopped to speak to you wherever he saw you. Kemo will be missed by a lot of people.. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family. Cherish the memories. May God give you peace and comfort as you go through this. Charles & Kathy Nagle
Evelyn Glenn Simmons
I remember Kemo staying with us on cedar Street back in the day ,. He always had a smile on his face and always had the ability to make us laugh.. I remember my sweet mommy being particularly happy that he got to stay with us that summer... He was always a joy to be around... I remember us joking around saying that we were both 67 models... My deepest condolences to the entire family ... Heaven received a great man, a really great man !! He will be truly missed.. love you forever plus infinity Kemo !!! Until we meet again, fly high buddy !
Teresa Grant
Although I hadn't seen him in a while, I will always remember his jolly spirit and how he used to make us laugh so hard. Kemo you will be missed dearly. Tommy and I send our most sincere condolences to the family.
LaMario Ricks
My deepest condolences to the family of James McClendon
Aime and Doug Winckler
So sorry for your loss Monica. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Doug and Aime
Gerald Perez (Jerry)
I spent many of years ordering material from James. Prayers to his family and friends.