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Obituary For Rev. Luther McLendon Jr.
On Saturday, April 26th, 2025, God called another angel home. Reverend Luther McLendon Jr. was born September 3rd, 1947, in Craven County North Carolina to the late Luther McLendon and Leola McLendon.
He attended Henry Grove Elementary and High School. He worked in the textile industry and retired from Burlington Industries in Rockingham, NC. He did his trial sermon in 1983 at Henry Grove Baptist Church where he was a member during which he preached at various churches in Anson County.
His best friend the late Rev. David T. Richardson introduced him to the AME Zion Church where he joined and pastored Pleasant Hill AME Zion Church. He also pastored New Diggs Chapel AME Zion Church, New Bethel AME Zion Church, retiring at Galilee AME Zion Church after serving for twenty-three and a half years at this charge totaling forty years as a pastor in AME Zion Church on the Rockingham District. He served in various positions on the local level of the church and preached at District and Annual Conference as well as revivals in North and South Carolina. He attended Livingstone College to further develop and hone his skills as an outstanding pastor and spiritual leader.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving and devoted wife, Shirley McLendon. He was blessed with eight children: LaDonna McLendon (preceded in death), Lennox McLendon (preceded in death), Anita McLendon-Rush, Ophelia McLendon-Sturdivant (E-learn), Arnold McLendon (Andrea), Sharon Rivers, Gus Robinson Jr. (LaShonda), and Melissa Robinson.
He leaves three brothers Rev. Dr. David McLendon (Tojuana), Bishop Dr. Johnnie F. McLendon (Barbara), and Michael OβNeal McLendon (Marion), and seven sisters Bertha McLendon (preceded in death), Evangelist Maxine McLendon, Rev. Dr. Bernice Bennett (Samuel), Juanita Barnes (Willie), Minister Carolyn Spencer (Derrick), Sharon Roberts (Antonio), Joyce Mainor (Frankie).
Eleven grandchildren: Marcale, Diamond, Sheniya, Skylar, Nevaeh, Nolan, Nakayla, India, Josiah, Alecia, and Jasmine. Eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special friend, Rev. Robert J. Ingram.
The McLendon Family would like to send their sincerest thank you to all the caregivers to include Maudestine Rorie and Roshay Baucom. They also would like to thank all the Atrium Health Hospice House staff.
The Services to Honor the Life and Legacy of Reverend McLendon will be on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina 28170. Interment will follow in the McLendon Family Plot of the Henry Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Lilesville, North Carolina.
The McLendon Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the family residence.
The services will be live-streamed on Facebook from H.C. Smith Funeral Home page.
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Please know the McLendon Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Family, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your loved one. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. I pray that God's peace, comfort, and strength surround you and your family in the days ahead.
May you find solace in the cherished memories you hold and in the promise of eternal life. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Crosby Family
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Rev. Woodrow McManus and the Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church, Ruby SC
We are sending our Condolences to the entire McLendon Family.God Bless you All!
Prayers and condolences for the family as you celebrate the life of your love one. Blessings ππΎ
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford
Condolences to the McLendon family from Elijah Tillman Jr
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Sending our sincere condolences to each of you. Praying for strength for you all. He will surely be missed but never forgotten. Louella and Mia Jones
Rev McLendon was more than a Pastor to my family. My children, who were young at the time he pastored our church. My kids really paid attention to him especially my baby boy. There are Nov words to describe the loss. May our God comfort the family during this time. The Jones Family sends their love.-
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My Prayers And Condolences To The Entire Family. Eyvonne Deese Caraway
So sorry for your loss, we send you our Condolences and prayers to the Mclendon family. Mr. & Mrs. Liles family
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Our deepest Condolences to the Mclendon Family and Friend's. Praying that God will give the Family strength to. go through these difficult days and months ahead.I alway's Love to hear Rev. Luther Mclendon say sang choir take me up to the pinnacle of heaven!! Now take your sweet rest from your Labor. You will truly be miss here in the surrounding counties.πππ
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Rev. Woodrow McManus and the Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church.
My Sincere Condolences to the Family God will comfort your hearts
It is an honor for our lives to have been enriched by such a wonderful soul, Rev Luther McLendon Jr. Rest in eternal peace Rev McLendon. Forever in our hearts
Our sincere condolences to you all Shammon & Nikita Wade.
We're so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences and praying for the family!!!!
Condolences of Sympathy, and Prayers of Comfort to the family.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the family.
We are truly sorry for your lost. We will keep the McLendon Family in Prayer! Dean, Lewis, and Teal Family
Condolences to the McLendon family!ππ½β€οΈ
Deepest sympathy to the loss of Rev. McLendon. May Continue to Comfort you during this difficult time. Dennetter Barbour Mt Calvary AMEZ Church
Our condolences and prayers to the family and may God strengthen you during this time and always
To Anita Rush. I offer my prayers and Condolence to you and your family at this time. God is an ever present help in time of need. Call on Him for what you need at this time and going fourth.ππΎ
Prayers and comfort for us all!! His memories will live on!
We offer prayers and our sincere condolences to the McLendon family during this difficult time. ππ½
My sincerest condolences and prayers to the McLendon family.
Michelle Tillman and Family
Betty and Dwight Campbell
Reverend Mclendon was truly an unwavering man of God. He has provided so much comfort to my family in all kinds of needs. He and Sister Shirley took me under his arms when I lost Teressa. Thank you Reverend Mclendon for all you did for me. I know God has gained a strong man of God in Heaven. My concern are extended to Shirley Ann the children and the Mclendon Family.
Reverend Mclendon was a spiritual adviser to Joe and I. During the loss of our beloved son he lifted us up in prayers and consoling words. The world will miss this man of God. We extend our condolences to the entire Mclendon and Rivers family. Rest in peace Reverend L Mclendon.
Prayers and condolences to the McLendon family. Always enjoyed talking with Rev McLendon we had a lot of laughs and serious talk off the goodness of the Lord. Take your rest.
Praying for family's comfort that God will provide. We all loved & respected Pastor Luther McLendon, our friend & classmate, (Caleb). RIP my brother. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL OF US WHO HE SHARED A BLESSING IN ALL OF OUR LIVES GOD BLESS BILLY
Sorry for your loss! We are in prayer for the entire family! Remember, God is always with you!
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
It has been an honor and privilege to have known and served with this man of God. He has made tremendous impact on my life and will be long remembered for his kindness and love for others.
Bro Chambers
It has been an honor and privilege to have known and served with this man of God. He has made tremendous impact on my life and will be long remembered for his kindness and love for others.
Bro Chambers
We Are Praying For the Family Doing This Time May God Bless You all Robert and Vida Fulford of Jefferson South Carolina
Condolences to the McLendon family. May God give you all peace and comfort πβ€οΈπβ€οΈ
My condolences to the entire McLendon Family RIP Rev McLendon
Our Prayers and Condolences go out to McLendon Family .
Rev. Luther McLendon I always talk about you all the time I'm going to miss you buddy! Love Thomas
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
