Marvin Ray McLendon

November 1, 2020

Marvin Ray McLendon passed away after a courageous 18-month battle with brain cancer and while under the compassionate care of Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. Ray was born on August 3, 1941 in Phenix City, Alabama to Marvin and Lila Mae McLendon. Ray is the beloved husband of Sherry and loving father of Jackie (Wayde) Thomann and Darlene (Pete) Ward. He is the proud grandfather of Kate Foley and Adam Ward. Dear brother of Ruth (Don) Hollins, Eloise (Terry) Bailey, Julius McLendon, Gerald (Clara) McLendon, Wayne (Dianne) McLendon, Fred (Faye) McLendon and the late Delores Baldwin, Alfred McLendon, and Roy McLendon. He was loved by many nieces and nephews. Ray was known for his gentle spirit, quick wit and amazing memory. He enjoyed watching sports, especially college football, and was a fan of Auburn. He loved Erma's Frozen Custard, Buddy's Pizza and Tim Hortons coffee. He will be missed by many including all of the friends he so easily made wherever he went. Visitation Thursday 2-8 PM with a 7 PM Funeral Service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc 49150 Schoenherr Rd (n. of 22 Mile Rd), Shelby Twp.