In Memorial Chip Clendaniel III

 In Memorial

Mr. George “Chip” Watson Clendaniel age 72 of Locust Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Clendaniel was born on September 13, 1951 in Washington, DC., the son of the late George Watson Clendaniel Jr. and the late Margaret Sable Clendaniel. He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Vietnam War. Chip was very active in his church serving as Alter Server, a member of the Knights of Columbus and started the first blood drive at the church. He was a loving and caring man of God who loved his church and his family dearly. Chip was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

   Surviving Chip are his loving wife and best friend of forty years, Kiyo Kohyama Clendaniel of Blairsville, two sisters and one brother in law, Cynthia and Lou Alto of Tucson, AZ., Mary Gordon of Hiawassee, uncle and aunt, Shelby and Ruth Clendaniel of Trappe, MD., his lifelong best friend, Bill and Jane Jones of MD., several nieces, nephews, cousins, great friends, neighbors, many other relatives and friends also survive.
     A memorial service will be held on Wednesday October 11, 2023 at 11:000 am form the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Mario Lopez officiating. Flowers are accepted or if you wish the family requests that donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society or to the Union County Humane Society Mtn. Shelter in Chip’s memory. Military Honors will be presented by the North GA Honor Guard. Interment will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery on Wednesday October 18, 2023 at 12:30 pm. The family will meet with friends following the services at the church.