Obituary for Thomas Thelmon McLean
Funeral services for Thomas McLean, 78, of Chandler, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church in Brownsboro, with David Cason officiating. Interment will follow at Echols Cemetery on Jennings Mountain under the direction of Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. McLean passed away on April 3, 2022, in Chandler.
Thomas Thelmon McLean was born April 8, 1943, in Brownsboro, the son of Elmer Ellis “Boots” McLean and Opal Fay (Geddie) McLean. He graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1961 and attended Henderson County Junior College. Thomas served in the United States Army and was a long-time member of the VFW #7103 in Athens and Calvary Baptist Church. He worked hard his entire life as a heavy equipment operator for Lang and Mitchell, a truck driver, a welder, a mechanic, and even spent time in the timber and oil industries. As a young man, he could be found playing 42 with friends and, in later years, making wear marks on his dining room table playing solitaire. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, or working in his yard- something he took great pride in. Thomas was a Dallas Cowboy and Dallas Maverick fan and a passionate viewer of March Madness. He loved family gatherings, from fish fries to bonfires. Thomas was friendly, had a great sense of humor, and was always willing to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Teressa Hendrix.
Survivors include children, Angela McLean of Lindale, Thomas McLean, Jr. of Dallas, Jason McLean of Arlington; siblings, Burmah Jean Couey of Brownsboro, Elmer McLean and wife Dixie of Ben Wheeler, Robert McLean and wife Joan of Hope, Arkansas, Billy McLean and wife Karen of Brownsboro, Deanna Keeling and husband Jim of Flint, Charles “Cooter” McLean and wife Netta of Chandler, James “Squeaky” McLean and wife Peggy of Murchison; grandchildren, Justin McLean and wife Diana, Blake Arnold, Kyle Casey and wife Desire, Kara Casey, Newt Patridge, Aubrey McLean-Wilson, Erica McLean, Kade McLean, Kole McLean; great-grandchildren, Jason C. McLean, Hannah McLean, Arya Casey, Willow Casey; step-children, James Herrin, Lisa Smith, Sherrie Drummond, Kay Shelton, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jason McLean, Kade McLean, Thomas McLean, Jr., Justin McLean, John Brandon McLean, Charles Couey, Bubba Couey, and William Oliver.
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, a visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.
Mr. McLean passed away on April 3, 2022, in Chandler.
Thomas Thelmon McLean was born April 8, 1943, in Brownsboro, the son of Elmer Ellis “Boots” McLean and Opal Fay (Geddie) McLean. He graduated from Brownsboro High School in 1961 and attended Henderson County Junior College. Thomas served in the United States Army and was a long-time member of the VFW #7103 in Athens and Calvary Baptist Church. He worked hard his entire life as a heavy equipment operator for Lang and Mitchell, a truck driver, a welder, a mechanic, and even spent time in the timber and oil industries. As a young man, he could be found playing 42 with friends and, in later years, making wear marks on his dining room table playing solitaire. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, or working in his yard- something he took great pride in. Thomas was a Dallas Cowboy and Dallas Maverick fan and a passionate viewer of March Madness. He loved family gatherings, from fish fries to bonfires. Thomas was friendly, had a great sense of humor, and was always willing to help anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Teressa Hendrix.
Survivors include children, Angela McLean of Lindale, Thomas McLean, Jr. of Dallas, Jason McLean of Arlington; siblings, Burmah Jean Couey of Brownsboro, Elmer McLean and wife Dixie of Ben Wheeler, Robert McLean and wife Joan of Hope, Arkansas, Billy McLean and wife Karen of Brownsboro, Deanna Keeling and husband Jim of Flint, Charles “Cooter” McLean and wife Netta of Chandler, James “Squeaky” McLean and wife Peggy of Murchison; grandchildren, Justin McLean and wife Diana, Blake Arnold, Kyle Casey and wife Desire, Kara Casey, Newt Patridge, Aubrey McLean-Wilson, Erica McLean, Kade McLean, Kole McLean; great-grandchildren, Jason C. McLean, Hannah McLean, Arya Casey, Willow Casey; step-children, James Herrin, Lisa Smith, Sherrie Drummond, Kay Shelton, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jason McLean, Kade McLean, Thomas McLean, Jr., Justin McLean, John Brandon McLean, Charles Couey, Bubba Couey, and William Oliver.
On Thursday, April 7, 2022, a visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.