Gerald Wilson Clendening

Gerald Wilson Clendening passed away July 3, 2011. Visitation at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth St., Grand Prairie, Wednesday 6-8 pm. Service at Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel, Thursday at 12:00 p.m. Private family burial at Grove Hill Cemetery, Dallas. He was born to Alma and Clark Clendening on March 28, 1926 in Kaw City, Oklahoma. Jerry served as a Sergeant in the 1st Calvary, U.S. Army. He married Verlamae House in 1947 and he received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma University in 1950. He lived in Kansas City, Missouri and worked for Ford Motor Co., Westinghouse, and Western Electric. Jerry moved to Dallas and retired from Texas Instruments in 1989 after 30 years. He married Charlotte Kennedy in 1988 and moved to Grand Prairie. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Grand Prairie. Jerry enjoyed his family and friends, working in his yard, traveling, and dancing. He was preceded in death by Verlamae. Survived by wife Charlotte, daughters Kathleen Ragsdale and Linda Neikirk, granddaughters Jessica Ragsdale and Katelin Neikirk, stepsons Jack, James, Joe, and Jeff Kennedy and their families. Appreciation is expressed to Silverado Hospice and Arden Courts for their love and care. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association-Greater Dallas Chapter, 4144 N. Central Expwy, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204.