Wardell G. Clinton

Wardell G. Clinton was born in Manhattan, New York on June 7, 1948. Son of Waddell and Lenore Clinton. Later Wardell and his family moved to St. Albans, Queens where he graduated from William Cullen Bryant high school. He excelled in track and field and learned to play the flute, clarinet and saxophone. He joined the U.S. Marines where he served in Vietnam.

He acquired the name Doc Holiday when he was a DJ on WBLS in NYC. Wardell was known as a Jack of All Trades. He was a real estate broker, a skycap, a mason, an avid roller skater, a jokester, a thrill seeker, just to name a few. He loved to bbq and just enjoy seeing his family and friends having a good time at his house in the pool. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and a well done, bone in ribeye steak.

Wardell was a kind and generous provider, son, husband, a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was the most essential member of his family, created countless memories and you can bet there was never a dull moment when he was around. He left a mark on everyone who was blessed to know him.

Wardell “Doc” Clinton departed this life on June 24, 2020. He leaves behind his adoring wife, Helena Clinton, two children, Latoya and J.R. Clinton and his wife Camille Clinton, grandkids, Justin Baldwin, Kayla Tipton and Taylor Clinton, a sister, Alicia (Lisa) Miranda, niece and nephew, Ramone Miranda and Loren Miranda, extended family stepson Richard Garces, his son Isaiah Garces, grandchildren, Brandon Garces, Savannah Garces, Isiah Damberville and Sanai Damberville.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery.

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Services have been entrusted to Baker McCullough Funeral Home Garden City Chapel
2794 West US Highway 80
Garden City, Georgia 31408
(912)964-2862
www.bakermccullough.com