October 1, 1963 - April 2, 2016

James McClendon, 52, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Alexandria, LA.  Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Audrey C. Ford (Travis), Ne’chelle A. McClendon-Johnson (Ira), and Chelsea D. McClendon all of Texas City, TX; brothers and sisters, Lee Vester McClendon, Ronnie E. McClendon (Mary), Gregory A. McClendon, Sr., Theron T. McClendon, Charlene T. Johnson (Eric), and Karol L. McClendon.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. and Lucille McClendon and brother, Larry W. Gamble.

Visitation and Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Visitation will begin at 9:00am until time of service at 11:00am.  Burial will follow at Community Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.  Rev. Louis Guy will officiate.