“PH” was born in Sampson County, NC, to the late Purdie Herman McClenny Sr. and Annie Jackson McClenny.
When he was not working in his garage, you could find “PH” out working in his garden.
In addition to his parents, also preceding him in death are his brothers; Frank, Bobby, Percy, Gene and Carlton McClenny and his sister, Magdalene Johnson.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Georgia W. McClenny of the home; daughter, Janet M. Riggsbee and husband, Jake; sisters, Geraldine Wood and Linda Davis; grandson, Rev. Matt Riggsbee and wife, Lauren, and granddaughter, Katie Riggsbee. Also surviving are his great granddaughters, Lillian and Penelope Riggsbee.
Rev. Matt Riggsbee will conduct a graveside service Saturday, January 13, 2018, in Cedarwood Cemetery at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 1405 Bolling Road, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com
