McNeese State University’s athlete, Tarium McClendon, passed away in February 2025.
McClendon was originally from Carlsbad, California, but lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with his family.
Highlights
- Tarium McClendon was a Lake Charles Cheer Training Center coach and cheerleader at the California All-Stars.
- McClendon passed away in February 2025 due to an unidentified reason.
- He was born to his father, Lamar Davis, who played football at Deridder High School. Tarium also shared a close bond with his grandmother, Rose Epperson.
He went to Norco High School and later attended McNeese State University, majoring in Business Management.
McClendon also became a member of the McNeese State Cheerleading team. In May 2022, McNeese State Cheerleading took to its official Instagram handle and welcomed Tarium by stating,
Next up on #meettheteam is newcomer Tarium McClendon! Tarium is an incoming freshman from San Marcos, CA majoring in Business Management. He is most excited about starting his new journey as a college cheerleader, getting to spend quality time with his new teammates, and being a role model for his athletes at Lake Charles Cheer Training! Congrats and welcome to the Cowboy family, Tarium! #McNeeseCheer#GeauxPokes
McNesse State Cheerleading
He appeared as a cheerleader for the Cowboys in November 2022 and shared the glimpse on his official Facebook handle with the caption,
First Homecoming Game
Tarium McClendon
According to his YouTube bio, he also cheered at the Califonia All-Stars and was on Cali Coed for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
McClendon was also a member of the Lake Charles Cheer Training Center, where he taught gymnastics and cheerleading.
Athlete Tarium McClendon Passed Away At A Young Age
Tarium McClendon sadly passed away in February 2025. However, the exact cause of death has not been mentioned yet.
Although Tarium’s age has not been revealed, his physical appearance suggests he was in his mid-20s.
Stanley Veus, a Miami beach resident, took to his official Facebook handle and paid a small tribute by stating,
S.I.P Tarium McClendon I will always have you in my heart
Stanley Veus
The California All-Stars coach, Marlon Biete, announced that on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Louisiana Cheer Force and The California All-Stars will honor Tarum by wearing Blue. He said,
This Saturday, Louisiana Cheer Force & The California All Stars would like to honor Tarium McClendon by wearing Blue. We invite all who had the pleasure to know him to join us to remember his kind heart & beautiful smile. A beautiful soul gone too soon!
Marlon Biete
Grand World and NCA champion Dillon Brandt took to his official Twitter handle to remember the time spent with Tarium. He wrote,
Tarium McClendon, you were such a talented and amazing human. I’m so blessed to have met you, and spent the amount of time that I got to spend with you. R.I.P
Dillon Brandt
Tarium’s friend and Western Governors University graduate Alexsis McGhee poured a small tribute through her Facebook handle. She wrote,
My sweet friend! RIP Remember when you showed up at my door step with no where to go, and ended up living with me for 3 weeks! How time flies. We haven’t spoken in awhile but you knew I was always rooting for you. Love and hugs to all of my cheer family that know and love Tarium.
Alexsis McGhee
Stephen F. Austin State University graduate Charlie Ware also sent prayers to Tarium’s friends and family by stating,
A good one gone way too soon. Tarium McClendon. Praying for the California All Stars and Louisiana Cheer Force, all of his friends and family. So happy we crossed paths. rest in peace friend.
Charlie Ware
Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to McClendon’s family to stay strong in this challenging time.
Tarium will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions to the California All-Stars and Lake Charles Cheer Training Center.
His family members will soon reveal the funeral services schedule. Rest in Peace, Tarium McClendon.
Tarium McClendon’s Parents Are Mourning The Loss Of Their Son
The California All-Stars cheerleader Tarium McClendon was born in Carlsbad, California, to his father, Lamar Davis, and his mother, whose identities have not been revealed.
His father, Lamar, is originally from DeRidder, Louisiana, and went to Deridder High School, where he played football.
He served as the sales at Benoit Nissan and Nissan. Recently, Lamar took to his Facebook handle and announced the news of Tarium’s death and asked for prayers. He wrote,
It’s some hard and troubling times right now. So please, I’m begging please, before you go around repeating something you heard. Just make sure your facts are str8! Let people grieve and regain their strength in peace. You never see or hear us in anyone’s business. So don’t spread false rumors about ours! I say this with all seriousness in my heart and as much peace as I have in my mind. If anything gonna come out y’all’s mouth, please let it be a prayer for us!!!
Lamar Davis
McClendon shares a strong bond with his uncle Sylvester Denmond, who lives in Rosepine, Louisiana. According to his Facebook handle, he has worked at the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office since March 12, 2020.
Tarium also loved to spend time with his grandmother, Rose Epperson, who lives in DeRidder, Louisiana, and studied at McNeese State University.
Additional Information
- Tarium’s uncle Sylvester has one stepdaughter, Valerie McDougle, who lives in Leesville, Louisiana, and went to Rosepine High School.
- McClendon earned between $30k and $50k annually as the California All-Stars cheerleader and coach at the Lake Charles Cheer Training Center.
- Tarium was 5 feet 8 inches or 172 cm tall and weighed 75 kg or 165 lbs.
