Kenneth E. McClellan, 80 of Brazil, In. passed away on Monday January 16th at Union Hospital due to an extended illness. He was born on August 5th 1931 in Clay County In, He was the son of E. Dempsey and Olive (Gray) McClellan. He attended Brazil High School but moved to Phoenix Az. where he graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1950. He was an outstanding athlete and was selected All American in football and had offers from several colleges. In November of 1951 he enlisted in the US Army and served 15 months on the front lines in the Korean War. He was Honorably Discharged in September of 1953. While in the military he received several awards and medals. He married Loretta (Walker)
McClellan in January 1952 and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. After returning home he attended 2 years at Indiana State University. After college he worked many years with his father in the painting and decorating business. He was the Director of the Brazil YMCA for several years and one of the original founders of the Clay Youth League, he touched many peoples lives during that time. He oversaw several athletic programs for the city of Brazil and surounding areas. He was the area ASA Commissioner for several years and retired in 2000. Kenny was an active member of the American Legion, Elks, and the VFW where he was a lifetime member. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, his sister Geneieve McClellan Buck, grandson Zacharie McClellan, and special friend Debbie Perrelle of Terre Haute. He is survived by his wife Loretta and 5 children Tedde McClellan, Brazil, Terre Dickerson (Larry) of Brooklet Ga., Mike, Rob (Sandi), Gary all of Brazil and his fiance May Limbaga, Philippines. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Kenna McClellan, Lori Miller (Bob), Shanna Howard (Chad), Amy Dickerson, Katie Lunsford (Chad), Kraig McClellan (Brittany), Matt, Kaleb, and Geoff McClellan. He is also survived by 16 (soon to be 18) great grandchildren and a very special cousin Logan (Pudge) and Lucille Smith, along with his beloved dogs Georgia and Mo. Visitation will be on Saturday January 21st at the Grace Chapel 2104 W US Highway 40, Brazil from 11:00am-2:00pm with a Memorial Service following with full military rites from the VFW. There will be cards to write your favorite memories to share with his family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Clay County Humane Society. Please Join Kenneth’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of his life through his tribute wall atwww.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com
McClellan in January 1952 and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. After returning home he attended 2 years at Indiana State University. After college he worked many years with his father in the painting and decorating business. He was the Director of the Brazil YMCA for several years and one of the original founders of the Clay Youth League, he touched many peoples lives during that time. He oversaw several athletic programs for the city of Brazil and surounding areas. He was the area ASA Commissioner for several years and retired in 2000. Kenny was an active member of the American Legion, Elks, and the VFW where he was a lifetime member. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, his sister Geneieve McClellan Buck, grandson Zacharie McClellan, and special friend Debbie Perrelle of Terre Haute. He is survived by his wife Loretta and 5 children Tedde McClellan, Brazil, Terre Dickerson (Larry) of Brooklet Ga., Mike, Rob (Sandi), Gary all of Brazil and his fiance May Limbaga, Philippines. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Kenna McClellan, Lori Miller (Bob), Shanna Howard (Chad), Amy Dickerson, Katie Lunsford (Chad), Kraig McClellan (Brittany), Matt, Kaleb, and Geoff McClellan. He is also survived by 16 (soon to be 18) great grandchildren and a very special cousin Logan (Pudge) and Lucille Smith, along with his beloved dogs Georgia and Mo. Visitation will be on Saturday January 21st at the Grace Chapel 2104 W US Highway 40, Brazil from 11:00am-2:00pm with a Memorial Service following with full military rites from the VFW. There will be cards to write your favorite memories to share with his family. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Clay County Humane Society. Please Join Kenneth’s family in sharing memories, Photos and videos of his life through his tribute wall atwww.SimpleCremationsAndBurials.com
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So sorry for your loss. Kenny was a really great guy to know growing up. He shaped many young lives with his work at the Y. He will be missed by many, but the memory of him will live on forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Praying God’s peace and comfort is wrapped around you and all your family. Kenny was a wonderful man.
May God comfort you Loretta in your time of need. May God bless you with peace know that you and Kenny made such a monumental influence in so many lives. I hurt for you today, as I hurt for myself for losing my role model. Peace be with you Loretta and family, peace be with you. God Bless. Andy
To the McClellan family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing Kenny is not suffering and is in a much better place.Prayers for all of you . This is also from my mom…Charlotte Bridgewater .
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace after hid suffering. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss and I know that Kenny will greatly be missed by everyone whose path he crossed..RIP Kenny..our heart felt thoughts and prayers to Loretta, Gary and the whole family..after a little while you will see him again..
gary, we are so sorry for your loss. we have both lost our fathers, so we know how you are feeling. its a terrible thing, but youu are a strong person, and he made you that way. remember all the good memories you shared. and you will be reunited one day. take care and god bless.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. God bless.
We love you very much! Reading about your dad, I felt like he was such a cornerstone in the community, a hero, & simply good.
“If heaven wasn’t so far away, we’d pack up the kids & go for a day!” Love you all! Prayers from Danny & Kelli
I am very sorry for your loss. Kenny always seemed like a kind and gentle man who cared so very much for the youth of this community. God has taken a good man home.
We have both known Kenny and the family for many years – before we were married to each other and since. I also had “special moments” with Rob and Sandi while I was allowed time in the care of Zacharie all those years ago.
We spent many hours at the softball diamond with many opportunities to share time with Kenny, Loretta and the sons.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time and the days to come.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by me and my family. I lost a good friend.
Softball at the Brazil Park wouldn’t have been the same without Kenny and Loretta there overseeing it all. Prayers to all of you.
To the whole family my deepest condolences. Myself and my family have spent many hours at the ballpark with Kenny, Loretta, Mike, Robbie and Gary and they were hours well spent. Rest in Peace Kenny. Thanks for the memories.
God bless your family through this time. Rest in peace Kenny! Great journey!
The Anderson Family’s Prayers and Thoughts are with your Family in your loss. We know that the Lord will carry all of you through. Your Father was one of the First Adults in Brazil that I met and watched mentor many young boys in Brazil along with Tony Jeffries. My little Brother Pete was one of the beneficiaries of your Father’s concern for young people (boys and girls). In an indirect manner he even mentored me as I observed his daily demonstration of Mentorship. God Bless You, your Brother in Christ, Younte.
Prayers and good memories of a community leader that accepted evryone as they are. Prayers to Loretta and Family. Thank you all for sharing Kennys time with the community.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire McClellan family. Kenny had such a huge impact and influence on the youth in Brazil. He was one of the greatest story tellers of all time. What a great guy he was to talk to. He will never be forgotten and is sadly missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you will find peace in knowing that he is home in Heaven and enjoying the stories of the saints.
Kenny did so much for so many. God be with the McCellan family.
I have many fond memories of playing softball at Forest Park and the concession stand where Kenny and Miss Loretta worked.
My deepest condolences to the McClellan family. Kenny was a good man.
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family.
Loretta and the entire family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Kenny was such a kind thoughtful man. I know you all will miss him so much. He did a lot of good things in this community and this must make you so proud, but most important was the dad, grandfather, husband, great grandfather that he was to all of you and you all will carry a piece of him in your heart and to me that is such a comfort to carry. God Bless all of you.
Praying for you and your family. He will be missed.
Dearest Gary – My sympathies and prayers to you and your family. Although we haven’t known one another very long, it feels as though I have know you forever, surogately through Pearl and Matt. Please know that if you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to ask. Fondly, Patti Cash (Pearl’s God-Mother). Take care and God Bless.
I am so sorry for your loss he was such a great man, I loved following him around the Y when he was sweeping or cleaning my Dad was an over the road trucker and I lived next door so I liked following him he always sent me upstairs to throw the ball and I am glad I did I learned to love basketball, and now me and my boys have something in common, Thank you for sharing him with us all of us kids in Brazil, we all loved him greatly, God Bless you all we will keep you all in prayer and remember you will see him again soon he is just visiting with God til we can see him again.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Kenny was a great man. We are praying for your family.
Sorry to hear of you loss. Kenny was like a brother to me. Basketball and Football was our two sports to be the best in.
Loretta and family, my thoughs and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Kenny and Tony had some great teams through the years. I know they made a difference in their lives. They are probably up in heaven replaying a game of years gone by. Remember the good times, we had a lot of them.
Thinking of you, Chitra and family