Van Clendenin, age 58, of Columbia, Illinois formerly of Paris, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his residence. His graveside service will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 11, 2019 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with burial to follow. Van was born in Paris, Tennessee on August 15, 1961 to Jimmy and Marcia Cheek Clendenin, both of Paris. He worked as a building contractor most of his life and enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles. Memorials for Van may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 Graveside Service Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery Friday, October 11, 2019 10:00 AM 2620 East Wood Street Paris, Tennessee 38242