Ray Carson Clendenin Jr.

Ray Carson Clendenin, Jr., 78, of Statesville, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Gordon Hospice House.

He was born in Iredell County on April 10, 1942 to the late Ray C. Clendenin, Sr., and Johnnie Burgin Clendenin.

Ray graduated from Statesville High School in 1960 and had worked in the manufacturing industry, retiring from Thomasville Upholstery in 2004. He most recently had been a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he led the music for a number of years. He loved to sing and especially enjoyed gospel music, but more than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of over 40 years, Sheila Holland Clendenin, two sons, Everett Clendenin (Cindy), Tripp Clendenin (Donette), stepsons, Steve Goodwin (Theresa) Charles Goodwin, three grandchildren, Carson Clendenin, Cam Clendenin, Will Clendenin, goddaughter, Addie Lentz, and fur baby, Buddy. He is also survived by a brother, Mike Clendenin (Jane),

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Tripp Clendenin officiating. The family requests that masks be worn. The service will be live streamed beginning promptly at 1:00 pm. The family will visit with friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Rd., Statesville NC 28625. Online condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com.





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Memorial Service





APR 1. 1:00 PM (ET)



Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel

135 E. Front St.

Statesville, NC



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