Harold (Hub) Wade McClendon

Harold (Hub) Wade McClendon, 71, of Paron, Ark., passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 10, 1946 in Paron, AR to R.C. McClendon and Lavern Keeton McClendon. He was retired from Benton Fire Department, but also worked for several heavy equipment construction companies over the years because working in the dirt was always his first love. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Virgil and Pheobe Finley Keeton. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carylon Lea Sullivan McClendon; two sons, Phillip McClendon (Debbie) of Haskell and Clifford McClendon of Paron; grandchildren, Dawntrina McClendon Mullins, Destini McClendon(John Scates), Zachary McClendon (Katie) all of Paron, along with their mother, Stephanie McClendon of Missouri and Michael White of Colorado, Bailey Baker of Haskell; great grandchildren, Cora Mullins, LJ and Joey Scates, AJ and Sadie McClendon all of Paron; brother, Donnie McClendon (Dottie) of Benton; sisters Pat Wright (Sam) of Benton, Shelia Gail Turner (Don) of Drasco, Normalene Cobb (G.T.) of Fordyce. Also survived by a host of family and friends that loved him dearly. Serving as Pallbearers will be Shawn Turner, Dillon Turner, Zachary McClendon, John Scates, Brian Mullins and Jeremy Holiman. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at Amazing Grace Church (Formerly Unity Baptist Church) in Paron, Ark. Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Fowler Cemetery in Paron, Ark. Services will be conducted by Cecil Hyde. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.