Service for Fred McLendon, age 89, was held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Melvin, AL with Rev. Cleo McGrew officiating. Interment followed in Kaiser Hill Cemetery.

Fred McLendon was born on March 15, 1933 to the late Oscar and Tempie McLendon. He departed this earthly life for hisheavenly home on September 20, 2022. He was preceded in death by five brothers Roy, Oscar Jr., Walter, Edward, and  Albert McLendon; two sisters, Emma Nickelson and Carrie Handy; and his wife, Albennie McLendon.

Fred was a faithful and devoted member of Mt. Mariah Baptist Church in Melvin, AL.

He leaves to cherish his memories: one brother, Joe McLendon; two nieces, Brenda Hopkins, Sharon McLendon; one son, Jimmy Lee Heidelberg; three step grandchildren, Marlene (Daniel) Lewis, Vanessa Heidelberg, Jimmy Lee (Jasmine) Heidelberg, JR.; nine great grandchildren; two god children, Tiara Howard and Cordarious Simon; devoted neighbors, Rogennia and Lee Roscoe, the Foster family, and Keith Thornton; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.