Celdon Lee McClintic was born on August 21, 1932 in Lewisburg, West Virginia to the late Celdon Harrison McClintic and the late Nina (Fulwider) McClintic. He was born into a large family and lived in Lewisburg until graduating High School. As a young man Celdon embarked on an exciting journey and began his military career serving in the United States Air Force. Celdon’s military service allowed him to experience many unique situations, and see many places to include Puerto Rico, that he loved talking about in later years. His wartime and conflict service was in Korea and Vietnam. While serving in England he met June Marion Allen on Alconbury AFB and the two married on October 24, 1979. This began a beautiful love story between not only Celdon and June but also her 4 sons from a previous marriage. Even though Celdon was 47, he dutifully stepped into the role of fatherhood and built a foundation for a loving family. After serving in England he was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in 1979 and retired in 1982 after a rewarding and fulfilling career. He and June decided to settle and make Abilene home. He loved spending time with his family, and that love grew as grandchildren and great grandchildren came into the picture. He was a Christian and attended Abundant Life Apostolic Ministries in Abilene. Celdon will be remembered as a man of integrity, an ethical decision maker, and a man of deep convictions. He loved reading and was a lifelong learner. He grappled with deep thoughts and philosophy’s and did not mind arguing then. He freely shared advice and sagely wisdom with others. His passing brings to a close a life that was well lived and one that made a difference.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers; and 3 sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, June M. McClintic; 4 sons, Steven Allen of Weston Super Mare, England, Paul Allen and wife Blanche of Tye, Tx, David Allen and wife Amy of Abilene, Tx and Andrew Allen and wife Lorri of Albuquerque, NM; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Nathan McClintic and his wife Joan of Camarillo, California; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will celebrate his life privately.
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