William, a.k.a. “WK”, was born in Braxton, MS on Nov 7, 1928 to Mary Higgins and William Knox McLendon. He graduated from high school, and joined the US Army on Dec 23, 1946. He was honorably discharged on June 24, 1948 having received the WWII Victory, and Army of Occupation Medals.
William married Betty Joy Hughes McLendon on Sept 8, 1951. William worked in the drilling industry from the early 1950s until his retirement from Helmerich & Payne Drilling Company on Nov 30, 1990.
William is survived by his wife Joy, two sons and daughter—Vic, Guy and Ginger Brannan. He was predeceased by his son Tony McLendon, and siblings (Lillian Roberts, Lela Lee, Vera Quinn and Dan McLendon). WK & Joy have seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation for William Knox McLendon will be held at Baldwin-Lee Funeral home on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 5 – 8pm. Additional visitation time will be open on Saturday, February 24, 2019 from 10-11am.
Funeral services will be held at Baldwin-Lee Funeral home on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 11 to 11:45am. Gravesite ceremony will be held following funeral services at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, 4111 Highway 80 East.
Thank you all for your love and support.
