Titus" June" Rulax McClenton, Jr. was born July 20, 1947, to the late Titus R. McClenton, Sr. and Clara Doretha Irving. Titus was raised by his mother Clara D. Briggs and his "father" the late Johnnie P. Briggs in Greensboro, NC.   Although, Titus was short in stature, that never stopped him from being an active player for the James B. Dudley High School football or wrestling team. He also was an avid learner of the martial arts; earning a brown belt in Karate.

Titus enlisted into the United States Marine Corp September 17, 1965; often stating they were the "Bravest of the Brave."   Sgt. T. R. McClenton served in the Vietnam War; receiving the Vietnamese Campaign Medal and the Vietnamese Service Medal. In 1969, he was recognized for his participation in the Presidential Inauguration of Richard Milhous Nixon.  He was then selected to serve with the Marine Security Guards at the American Embassy in Hong Kong B. C. C.; assigned to protect the U.S. Governments classified matters. Sgt. McClenton was injured during his tour in Bangkok and was discharged October 07, 1971; earning him a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.

During his tour of service in Hong Kong, he met the love of his life Annie Li, whom he married. Titus and Annie had two sons, Titus R. McClenton III, and John Michael McClenton. His family was later joined by the addition of his adopted son Tony Hendrix.

After returning home, Titus was employed at the United States Postal Service until he retired April 9, 2002, after 36 years of complete service. Throughout the years he was active with several organizations; Kalif Temple #144 of Greensboro, NC, and the James B. Dudley Alumni Association. He also loved attending NC A & T football games.  If you really knew the "One Hot Dog"; then you knew his real passion was playing cards with his friends and co-workers often after completing his shift at work.  He played on several card teams.  He also loved his James B. Dudley Graduation Class of 1965. He continued his love of the military by often volunteering at the Veterans Affairs Office in Greensboro, NC.

Titus loved his grandkids and was a mentor and father figure. His home became a safe haven for many young men throughout the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Titus R. McClenton, Sr., Clara D. Briggs, Johnnie P. Briggs; his brother, Michael A. Briggs and adopted son, Tony Hendrix. He leaves to cherish his memory wife Annie Li McClenton, sons Titus R. McClenton III, John Michael McClenton (wife, Veronica), three sisters Paulette Schnyder, Patricia Smith, Clarice Washington all of Greensboro NC; seven grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1210 S Eugene St, Greensboro .  The family visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m., followed by the service at 3:00 p.m.  Interment will be Monday, August 6, 2018 at Salisbury National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.  Hargett Funeral Service is assisting the family.