George Elmer McClinton was born on October 17, 1940 in Pineville, Louisiana to the union of Rosa L. and Samuel L. McClinton, who preceded him in death, along with George's only son George McClinton, Jr. and brother Reid Dorty.

George departed this life on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He is survived by his wife and companion of 25 years Gracie B. McClinton, two daughters, Dorothy Bailey of Louisiana, Cynthia McClinton of Yucaipa, CA., two stepdaughters, Atari Parker and Kendyl Parker of Fayetteville, GA., stepfather, Manuel Cooper of Louisiana, four brothers, Samual (Ethel) McClinton Jr., Charles (Shirley) Dorty, Frank (Stacy) Hudson and Donald R. Hudson. Two sisters: Betty J. Hymes and Irma J. Bayonne, five grandchildren Dan L.(Quanikka) Bailey, Kimberlyn B. McClinton, Tre'Jhon P. Parker and Joi Grace Parker, two great grandchildren, Dan L. Bailey III and Eric Bailey, along with a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.

George enlisted in the United States Air Force (USAF)  at age 20. He received an honorable discharged 23 years later, retiring as Master Sergeant, First Class.

After retiring from the Air Force, George attended Chapman College in Orange California where he received a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. George later went to work for the California State Department of Corrections as a Correctional Counselor II Specialist, retiring after 18 years of service.

George was a very private and dignified person. He was known for his quick wit, infectious sense of humor and his kind and compassionate spirit. His hobbies were gardening, barbecuing for his family and fishing.

George had a wealth of information and told great stories; although it took him awhile to get to the point. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held at 1pm December 15, 2018 at Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC. The family will receive friends from 12pm to 1pm at the Montlawn Funeral Home.