Obits

Homer Lee McClendon, Jr., age 67, of Tyler, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 26, 2013 at his home.  Homer was born on July 21, 1946 in Smith County, Texas to Homer Lee, Sr. and Ruth Aline Shaver McClendon; they preceded him in death.  Homer served his country in the United States Army.  His profession was a painter but he was most proud of his time at Billups where he served as manager for 14 years.  He also enjoyed working with the sheriff’s department.  Homer was a Baptist and loved his God.  He had a heart some might call too big but for Homer, taking care of his friends was his life

Homer is survived by one son, Kenny McClendon, and wife Misty, of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mistie Thompson, and husband John, of Lindale; sister, Judy South, and husband Don, of Troup; and by four granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-granddaughter, that had his heart, he liked to call “Sweet Tater”.

He was also preceded in death by siblings, Luther McClendon, Sr., Betty Hukill, Alice Gray, and Catheline Feazell.

Services for Homer Lee McClendon, Jr. will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home with Rev. Audra Neil Gray officiating.  Burial will follow at Meador Cemetery with Justin McClendon, Luther McClendon, Jr., Ricky McClendon, Tony McClendon, Eddie Owens, Johnny Owens, and Michael Powell serving as pallbearers.  Visitation will be from 6-8 P.M., Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

 

Marjorie Lucille Cox, age 93, of Tyler, passed away in the late evening hours of Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Tyler.  She was born on October 19, 1920 in Tyler.  Marjorie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Clifton.  Mr. and Mrs. Cox owned a variety of business throughout their lifetimes.  In her free time, Marjorie enjoyed embroidering and croquetting.  She also loved to cook.

Marjorie is survived by one daughter, Diane Calloway; two granddaughters, Cathy Stowers and Angela Calloway; one grandson Brian Calloway; and by one great-grandson, Kyle Stowers.

Services will be held at 10:00 P.M., Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Lloyd James Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Harris Creek Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 P.M., Friday evening at the funeral home.

 

 

 

Jeremy B. Cameron

Location Manager

Lloyd James Funeral Home #7499

903-597-6611 office

903-372-3165 cell