Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Gerald D. "Jerry" McClellan (July 29, 2013)

Gerald D. "Jerry" McClellan, 51, of Hollansburg, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2013 at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. Jerry was born on November 30, 1961 in Richmond, Indiana to Patty (Varvel) Louk of Winchester, Indiana and the late Earl Edward McClellan, Jr.

Jerry loved fishing, NASCAR - especially Dale Earnhart Jr. and Sr., going to the casino boats and playing poker. He was a 1980 graduate of Mississinawa High School, a member of the VFW, American Legion, and Amvets of Eldorado. Jerry made the best fudge and loved cooking. He was a great brother, son and had the biggest heart for people.

In addition to his mother, Jerry is survived by his fiancé, Diane Pace of Greenville; four brothers, Ron McClellan of Winchester, Fred McClellan of Kentucky, Mark and Barb McClellan of Indiana , Indiana and Mike and Wendy McClellan of Liberty, Indiana; two sisters, Shirley and Rob Cummoms of Richmond, Indiana and Tammy and Jim Suttles of Winchester, Indiana; step children, Bobbie Sue Hampshire, Sam Billups, Eran Woodyard, Ricky and Kristina Pace, Brandy and Brian Stahl, Angie Pace and Breanna Smith and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Braund Pope Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Price being asked to officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 5-8 PM also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery in New Madison, Ohio.

The family request memorial contributions be given to the Cancer Association of Darke County. Services entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.