Seldon McLendon

Seldon Robert McLendon passed away Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at the age of 75. Seldon, Mac, Bobby, Dad, Brother, Friend... No matter what you called him, he always answered. Born 12th out of 13 children, he was the only one of his brothers and sisters that was born in a hospital. He was raised in Ashville, Alabama, where he graduated from Ashville High School. After school, he joined the Air Force, where he would find his calling and spend the next 36 years building his career. He is a Veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, and Desert Shield. Most of his time was spent in the Air National Guard with the 117th where he began working in the explosives and maintenance shops for the F-4 Phantom reconnaissance jet. Later the 117th was transitioned to the Air Refueling Wing, where they brought in the KC-135Rs. Bobby retired in 2002 from the 117th with the rank of Chief Master Sargent (E-9). When he wasn't working, he had many passions. He loved his grandchildren and always made it a point to support them in everything they did. In the summer, you would find him shining up the GTO, getting ready for the next cruise in or out in the garden, keeping it in pristine shape. Any time he had left over, you might find him on the lake, chasing them crappie! Bobby is survived by his wife, Linda McLendon. Children: Steve Schwartzenburger, Tracy Fashbaugh (husband Doug), Jason McLendon (wife Robin), and Lori McLendon. Sisters: Ann Doss, Peggy Franklin, and Carol Popee. Grandchildren: Maggie Fashbaugh, Briley McLendon, Aiden McLendon, and Mason Fashbaugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Pete and Lucille McLendon. Siblings: Mary Mason, Samuel Pete Jr., Sarah Wesley, Betty Tisdale, Jean Robinson, Idelle Floyd, Paul McLendon, Frank McLendon and Richard McLendon. We will be celebrating his life on Tuesday, June 28th, at Deerfoot Memorial Funeral Home, 5360 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, Al 35173. Viewing will be 11:00am – 1:00PM with service to follow. We will then proceed to the cemetery for graveside services. Bobby’s favorite charity was St. Jude’s. It would honor him greatly by donating in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research hospital. A gift fund has been set up in his honor under Seldon McLendon. http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=39300&px=7558513&pg=personal

Seldon McLendon

February 7, 1947 - June 23, 2022