Age 47, passed away at Bronson Hospital on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Ernie was born in Kalamazoo on August 21, 1969; the son of Ernie L. and Marian J. (Shoemaker) McClendon. Ernie loved to play guitar and listening to music. He enjoyed attending events at the Civic Theatre and watching movies. Ernie loved his family and friends. He is survived by his son, Ernie L. McClendon III; grandsons, Andrew and Novah McClendon; mother, Marian (Jed) Peterson; sisters, Tammy and Elizabeth McClendon; brother, Paul Davis; the mother of his children, Cindy Rice; as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Ernie L. McClendon in 1973 and son, Andrew S. McClendon in 2010. He will be missed by all who loved him.