Gordon Neal McClenning

April 26, 1935 - January 25, 2014

Gordon Neal McClenning, 78, of Roodhouse passed away at 2:30a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at the St. John’s Hospice in Springfield. He was born April 26, 1935 in Hillview, the son of Guy and Eileen “Peg” Frazier McClenning. He married Margaret E. Simmons, his high school sweetheart, on Aug. 29, 1956 in Roodhouse. Surviving is his wife, Margaret of Roodhouse; children, Darla (Jeff) Clanton of Hillview, Brad McClenning (companion Megan Roberts) and Eric McClenning (companion Suzanne Hutton) both of Roodhouse; grandchildren, McKenzie & Kelsey Clanton of Springfield, Sydney, Madison, Payton, and Leighton McClenning all of Roodhouse; sisters-in-law, Jean Coufal of Beardstown and Patsy McClenning of Kingdom City, CA. He was proceeded in death by brothers, Oren Guy and Myron McClenning; and nephews, Mark and Brian McClenning. Gordon graduated from Roodhouse High School in 1953. He enlisted in the Army following high school. Upon returning home form the Army, Gordon worked for CIPS in Quincy. In 1960 he returned to Greene County where he began farming east of Roodhouse. He enjoyed farming and farmed until his retirement. He was a member of the Christian Church of Roodhouse, VFW, the Farm Bureau, and was a member of the Springfield Consistory and a 32nd degree Mason. He was an avid North Greene Spartan fan and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports. Gordon was also a St. Louis Cardinal fan. He was fun loving and lit up a room whenever he walked in. He never met a stranger and was quick with a story to tell. He was always willing to help people; giving them the shirt off his back or his last dime. His family will miss him greatly. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with internment in the Fernwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the North Greene Middle School and High School Athletic program or the Alzheimer’s Association.