Obituaries

James McClennon Jr.

James "Bear" McClennon, Jr., 58, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at his residence. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his son, James McClennon III; one grandchild; brothers, Tom McClennon, Robert McClennon and Carl McClennon, all of Chattanooga; sisters, Beulah Thompson Samuels, of Spring Valley, N.Y., Loretta Miles, of Millenton, N.Y., and Dorothy McClennon, of White Plains, N.Y.; uncle, Roy Lee Lane; aunts, Liz Hester and Martha Montgomery, all of Chattanooga; lifelong friend, Linda Smith, of Chattanooga; several nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Minister David Goines as the eulogist. Inurnment in Chattanooga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

Published August 15, 2014

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