May 9, 1987 – July 20, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Jonathan Wayne McClinton will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, with Reverend James White officiating. Interment will follow in Woodson Cemetery, Deville, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville.

Mr. McClinton, 37, of Pineville, entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Jonathan was always very strong willed and earned the title of Louisiana 3A Powerlifting Champion. He was also an outstanding football linebacker for the Buckeye Panthers. He was often seen wearing a button-down with his sleeves rolled up, and the top button undone, casually revealing his undershirt; that was his personality. Jonathan loved hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jon and Roberta McClinton and Truman and Mearle Cole; and two uncles, Calvin Cole and David Cole.

Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include one son, Jonathan Kain McClinton of Deville; his parents, John and Goldie McClinton of Deville; three brothers, Veldon Perry of Alexandria, John “J.J.” Johnson of Alexandria, and Jon “J.W.” McClinton (Tesia) of Deville; three sisters, Carolyn Dorsey of Lake Charles, Daquanda Perry of Pineville, August Rose King (Joseph) of Alexandria, Carol King and Caroline King; four uncles, Daniel Cole (Juanita), Truman Alee Cole, Ronnie McClinton, and Melvin McClinton; four aunts, Dorris Gilbert (Richard), Wanda Rhone, Carolyn Dorsey (Perry), and Shirley Green; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

A time of visitation will be held at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are: Jonathan Kain McClinton, Jon “J.W.” McClinton, Daniel Cole, Jesse Standlee, Joseph Ramond King, and Frank Deville. Honorary pallbearers will be John Wesley McClinton (Father) and Joseph King.