Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL

Obituary For Samuel L. (Sam) McClendon

Samuel L. McClendon (Sam) was born on November 19, 1949, in Terrell, Georgia to Willie Dean McClendon, Sr. and Essie Mae McClendon.

Sam attended the public schools of Pinellas County and was a graduate of Largo High School, Class of 1969. He was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Largo, Florida and was employed with Big C. Steele, retiring after 43 years of service.

Sam was a champion bowler and was known as the horseshoe king. He had a heart for his family and loved spending time with them.

Samuel L. McClendon departed this life on February 4, 2021, Largo, Florida.

To cherished his memories are His loving wife of 49 years: Barbara A. McClendon of Largo, FL Mother: Essie Mae McClendon of Largo, FL Goddaughters: Bridgett Tellis Stephens of Largo, FL, Toccara Rhone and Sidney Stewart Brothers: Reverend Bobbie D. Smith (Ethel) of New Jersey, Reverend Willie D. McClendon (Lois), Charlie Will McClendon (Angela), Bennie Will McClendon (Elizabeth) and Michael A. McClendon, all of Largo, FL Sisters: Daisy P. Beal, Clementine Miller, Mary A. McClendon and Essie R. McClendon, all of Largo, FL Brother and sisters-in-law: William Pride (Yvonne) of Dothan, AL, Bessie Byrdsong of Detroit, MI, Linda Pride and Bernice Williams, both of Largo, FL

Best friends: Harry Preston and Johnny Smith; Special nieces that took care of him until the end: Delisha Pride and Toccara Rhone.

Public Viewing will be Thursday 2/11 (5P - 7P) at Smith-Young's Funeral Home 1005 Howard Street Clearwater, FL 33756. Home Going Services will be Friday 2/12 (12P) at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks 12685 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774.

Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home, Inc.

Guest Book

Condlences to the McClendon family. Sam will be missed dearly. Love, Sabrina Brown

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Remembring Sam,he was a kind neighbor. Prayers for the family

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Sam was always very kind every time he saw me. He was the type of person to greet you with a big smile and a heart full of love. Prayers to the McClendon family. Patrick and Casandra Helm

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Sam a classmate gone too soon. You will be greatly missed. Barbara keep your hands in the hand of GOD and he will guide you through this time of sorrow. We send our Love and Prayers to the entire family. Curtis&Carol Perry

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I'm Sorry for your lost. May God Bless and keep you and family in your time of bereavement.

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Uncle Sam you are going to be truly missed. Know that I will Love you forever. Princess

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Sam and I worked together for 44 years. Sam had a brilliant math mind and could make problems go away. We became very close through the years and would sit and talk for hours. I'll miss my good and great friend. I know he loved Barbara more than anything ever and his family. He will look over us all.

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Losing the one you love is so hard, but I'm praying hard for you, for peace, for comfort, or for whatever you may need right now. We love you and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Waymon, Tonya, Alencia, Angel and Asher Hardamon

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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