Lynn McClendon

Lynn McClendon, age 50, of Liberal, MO, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Truman Healthcare Center.        Lynn was born August 27, 1959 to James A. and Greta Mae (Brown) McClendon, growing up and attending school in Liberal.  He traveled to many parts of the United States and worked at various jobs throughout his life. A skilled construction worker, experienced farm hand, and  excellent cook, Lynn traveled to many parts of the United States and worked at various jobs throughout his life.  He settled at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for several years before returning to Liberal nearly two years ago.  He was a member of Liberal Christian Church.        Survivors include his father and step-mother, Jim & Leota McClendon, Liberal; his mother, Greta Mae McClendon, Pittsburg, Kansas; a brother, Mark McClendon, Liberal; his natural brother, Eddie Brown, Oklahoma City; two step-brothers, Randall Readinger and Loren Readinger, both of Fort Scott, Kansas; a sister, Lisa Butts, Liberal; three natural sisters, Leona Chilton, Pleasant Hope, Missouri, Ethel Peterson, and Betty Franklin, both of Springfield, Missouri; and a step-sister, Debra Martin, Fort Scott..        A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27th at Liberal City Cemetery with Rev. Bob Dickey officiating.        The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Daniel Funeral Home in Lamar.        Memorial contributions are suggested to Souls Harbor or Liberal High School Dogs Scholarship in care of Daniel Funeral Home.