Charles McClenithan, 79, of Wauchula, Florida passed away at Royal Care of Avon Park on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Charles was born on October 29, 1939 in Fort Ogden, Florida and resided in Hardee County most of his life.

He served in the United States Army and had been employed by Ullrich's as a mechanic and welder. He was Pentecostal by faith.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Howard McClenithan and Juanita Mildred Mahon McClenithan. Survivors include his wife, Mary McClenithan of Wauchula, FL; seven sons, Kenneth McClenithan (Sueli) of Connecticut, James B. McClenithan of Bonifay, FL, David McClenithan (Cindy) of Pensacola, FL, Charles "LeRoy" McClenithan of Frostproof, FL, Scott McClenithan of Bradenton, FL, John E. McClenithan of Wauchula;, FL, and William D. McClenithan (Cassandra) of Wauchula, FL; one daughter, Teresa King of Pennsylvania; one sister, Rebecca Spice or Arcadia, FL; 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 12:00 PM (Noon) with Rev. Barry Taylor officiating. Visitation is from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment is at Wauchula Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #2.