William "Bill" Frank Mclendon Iii

William Frank McLendon III, “Bill”, 57, of Commerce, Texas was taken from us on July 25th just one day before his 58th birthday. Bill was a dedicated son, father, and husband. He was a most remarkable man that proudly had a 35 years career in law enforcement serving as a Lieutenant in Euless, TX, Police Chief in Sitka, Alaska, and Police Chief in Iola, KS. He was awarded the Medal of Valor for saving the life of two youngsters in Alaska.

Bill is survived by his loving mother, Mrs. Shirley McLendon of Commerce and his devoted wife Penny McLendon.

Bill loved his four children Michelle Lea Myers, William Frank McLendon IV “Willie”, Patrick William McLendon, and Christopher Mychal McLendon. He had one step-daughter, Rachel Abbey Goodwin. He also shard his love with his eight grandchildren Jakob, Kaitlyn, and Logan Myers, Garren and Chase Goodwin, Lillian McLendon, C. J. and Stella McLendon.

After retiring from Law Enforcement Bill and his wife Penny moved to Commerce where they started and operated Mr. Bill’s Farrier Service for the past four years. He loved working with horses and had a real passion for helping all animals. He made many friends while travelling throughout Hunt, Delta, and Lamar counties working with his wife at his side.

Commerce Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. There will be a visitation and viewing at the funeral home Chapel on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 12:00 noon. Commerce Funeral Home is located at 1505 Washington St. , Commerce , TX 75428 . The eulogy will be given by Chief of Police, Euless , TX , Mike Brown, Bill’s best and trusted friend. Since the Texas heat will wilt any flowers, please send any memorials to The Euless Police Department Benevolent Organization at 1102 W. Euless Blvd ., Euless , TX , 76040.

www.commercefuneralhome.com

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