George Lee McLendon age 88 of Burgaw died Tuesday December 23, 2014 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.
He was born July 16, 1926 in Pender County, son of the late Alex and Berta Batson McLendon Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Cleta Jennette McLendon of the home; a daughter Susan M. Mitchell of Wilmington; two grandchildren, Meredith Mitchell, and Alexis Hunter and husband Wes all of Wilmington; two great-grandsons, Mason Hunter, and Banks McLendon Hunter; two sisters, Betty Barnhill of Wilmington and Margaret Holland of Douglasville GA; and many nieces and nephews.

George was a veteran of World War II having served honorably in the United States Navy. He made friends wherever he went and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday December 27, 2014 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Wes Hunter and Reverend Mark Teachey will officiate. Entombment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 am one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Burgaw Baptist Church PO box 385 Burgaw, NC 28425