James "Ray" McLendon Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Opelika, Alabama

James "Ray" McLendon Sr.

June 11, 1943 - August 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

James "Ray" McLendon Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Opelika, Alabama

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Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home

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James "Ray" McLendon Sr.

June 11, 1943 - August 18, 2025 (82 years old)

Opelika, Alabama

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James McLendon Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of James McLendon Sr. (Opelika, Alabama), who departed this world on August 18, 2025 at the age of 82. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James McLendon Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Zadie Ann Culpepper Mclendon; his father Jimmy; and his siblings, Marylee Smith, Evelyn McDaniel, Roy Mclendon, Robert Mclendon and Bernice Hays.

He is survived by: his grandchildren, Blake Prince (Frances), Brandon Prince (Becca), Ben Wall (Hannah), Dylan Wall, Kimberly Wall, Leighla Baltes (James), Emma Mclendon and Catherine Bayles; his great grandchildren, Waylon, Wyatt, Lucas and Dallas; his children, Nina Prince (Wayne), James Mclendon (Charity), Tammy Davis (Lee) and Heather Bayles (Austin); his siblings, Mae Rolling, Rachel Renfroe, Nancy Bryant (Glen) and Reynolds Mclendon (Catherine); and his siblings-in-law, Betty Dykes and Rickey Culpepper (Sue).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home



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Aug 22

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Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

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Aug 23

Funeral service

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home
1500 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL 36801

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