Gerald Lee McClinton, 79, of Bellmead passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be 11 am Saturday, Nov. 20 at Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, Nov. 19 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Mr. McClinton was born April 24, 1931 in Delia, Texas to Dennis Lee and Leta Maude (Grice) McClinton. He served in the Navy during the Korean War, was a member of VFW Post 2148 and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 121. He retired from General Tire & Rubber Co. after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife Sybil McClinton on November 16, 1984 and two daughters Karen Cope and Karlene Pina. Survivors include his daughters Katherine Hernandez and husband Epifanio and Stephanie Garrett and husband Dale; sons Wayne, Jim and Gery McClinton; son in law Paul Pina; sister Mozelle Watson; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Rob, Jay and Matt McClinton and Dustin, Rustin and Austin Garrett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Clayton Hueske, Ty Garrett and Tracer McClinton. The family would like to thank all the Staff at the Courtyard at Hewitt for their awesome loving care and support.