Jonesboro- Warren Leon McLendon, 83, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital.

He was born December 6, 1934 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late J. B. and Era Coggins McLendon. He worked at Dick Moore and Wohl Shoe Company as a national sales representative. Warren was an avid reader and poker player winning many tournments. He enjoyed poker, traveling, dancing and Dallas Cowboys.

He is survived by his wife, Bernadeane Hedge McLendon; children, Warren McLendon (Debra) of New Brunsfel, Texas, DeeDee Jackson (Scooter) of Natalia, TX, Larry McLendon (Jimal) of Brazil, Denese Owens of Jonesboro and Michele Devers of Sneads Ferry, N. C.; a brother, Ray McLendon (Deana) of Arab, AL; beloved pet, Harry Mac; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, January 12, 2018 at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Reed officiating.

Lasting memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital.