Reginald Mcclung

Reginald McClung went home to be with his Lord Sunday, January 7, 2018 in Union City , Georgia, at the age of 90. Visitation will be Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Tankersley Funeral Home (807 S. Columbia) from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Highland Memorial Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Born August 31, 1927, in Stamford, Texas, Reginald was one of eight children blessing the union of Everette and Mabel Taylor McClung.

Reginald married Miss Addie Mae Cole on February 11, 1949 in Stamford, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1996.

Reginald was a graduate of Stamford High School and remained a “True Blue Bulldog” all his life. A memorable high light in his life was traveling to watch the Bulldogs play a state championship football game in the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

Reginald worked for Lone Star Gas in Stamford for several years. He later was employed as a service manager by Southern Union Gas Co. in Artesia New Mexico where he remained until retirement, and being able to return to Texas! He served his country during WWII in the Army Corp of Engineers.

Reginald was a Mason and a member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He also loved to sing. Reginald was a kind, gentle and loving husband, father and Poppa. Not only was his kindness shown to his family, but to others who shared his rare Blood Type B+, where ever he lived he was always willing to give blood to those in need. In his spare time, he was an accomplished and patient fisherman. While living in the care home in Georgia, he became known as Texas, where his heart remained along with his desire to return home. As his earthly body makes its final return to his beloved Texas, his family will lay him to rest with the sentiment, “Well done good and faithful Servant.”

Reginald’s memories will remain cherished by his children: daughter, Diana Blondeau of Atlanta, GA, and son James Donald McClung and wife Carla of Houston, TX, 4 grandchildren and 8 grand grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 47 years, 5 brothers; Willie, Harold, AD, Roy and Ted and 2 sisters, Margie Vandecasteele and Nina Freeman, son-in-law Rick Blondeau and a grandson, Tony Blondeau.

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