John Michael Mclendon

John Michael McLendon, age 55, of Homer, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Mr. McLendon was born on January 15, 1964, in Jesup, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wootten and paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Sanderlin. Michael was a member of Homer United Methodist Church where he was Sunday School Attendance Clerk, Sound System Manager for 15 years, and security guard. He loved the Lord, his family, and the children of the churches his father served, as well as Homer United Methodist Church. He supported Banks County Sports. Mike was loved by his family and friends and will be missed dearly. Survivors include his parents, Rev. Jim and Marilyn McLendon of Homer; sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Henry Lowman of Rentz; brother and sister-in-law, James A. and Gemma McLendon of Lyman, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Homer United Methodist Church, with Rev. David Collins and Rev. Kathy Lamon officiating. Interment will follow in Banks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia. Those wishing to express online condolences to the family may do so by visiting www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia.