Obituary of James A. McLendon

James A. McLendon, 86 of Blountstown passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Blountstown. James was born July 1, 1937, in Altha, Florida to the late Alex and Mandy McLendon and had lived his entire life in Calhoun County. James was a mechanic beginning his career with John McCoy and later spent twenty-five years working with the Calhoun County School Bus Barn where he retired as a crew foreman. After retirement he worked with Mowrey Elevator for a short period of time just to stay busy, but he also pursued his true passion for traveling and exploring. Other than his parents James is preceded in death by his son, Donnie McLendon. Survivors include his wife Johnnie Faye McLendon; his daughter, Brenda McLendon; his son, Paul Ross; a daughter in law, Maria McLendon; his brothers and sisters, Roger and Raymond McLendon, Nancy Foster, Christine McDaniel, Linda Hunt, Margie McLendon and Shirley Martin; his grandchildren, Brandon, Nick, Brent and his wife Angel and Brittney; his great grandchildren, Jamie, Jaden, Leeann, Anakin, Kai, Marleigh, Brantley, Chandler, Gunner and Lilly and his special K9 companion Shy. Service to honor James’ life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Darrell Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery near Blountstown. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at adamsfh.com 850-674-5449.