of Southaven, MS
September 13, 1972 - January 6, 2022
Kenneth Vernon McClelland, Jr. (Ken, Bubba) as he was known to friends and family passed from this life to his eternal heavenly home Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Memphis, Tennessee. He was 49 years of age. He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth McClelland Sr., his paternal grandparents Morris and Doris McClelland and his maternal grandparents Clyde and Elizabeth Teague.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mom Janice McClelland of Turrell, Arkansas, his sister Beth Thompson, his brother-in-law Bo Thompson of Corinth, Mississippi, his dear Aunt Patsy, uncles, aunts, church family, special friends Christi, Dana and Mike, coworkers and other friends.
Ken was a fun loving and very caring guy He liked to pull shenanigans on his family and friends. He loved growing plants in his back yard, working on his home, and he loved his two cats he rescued, Mo Mo and Sushi He grew up in the Gilmore/Turrell area, lived in Marion, Arkansas and lived in Southaven, Mississippi since 1999.
He was a member Milan Chapel PCG located in Heafer, Arkansas and dearly loved attending church and each church member. He was a studious young man at Turrell High School, belonging to Beta Club and French Club He was salutatorian for the class of 1990 at Turrell, Arkansas. He attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and studied accounting from Delta Vo-Tech in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
Ken was a control room agent at Fruit of the Loom at Osceola, Arkansas from approximately 1991-1996. He worked as a control room agent at Mid South Milling in Memphis, Tennessee for several years part time. He began working at Fed-Ex in the hub and then went on to become a control room agent working in logistics. He worked from 1996-2021 earning his 25-year service pen in 2021. He was one of many who were recognized as Employee of the Year in 2020. He loved his job, his family, his friends, coworkers, but most of all his God!
He leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship and godly character. He treated others the way he wanted to be treated. He was a very kind man, who thought of others before he thought of himself. He will be missed by so many. We want to thank all the doctors and nurses at Methodist UT in Memphis, Tennessee for all the care they gave him. We want to thank each and everyone for their prayers, especially the prayer warriors that prayed everyday for him, and the love that was shown during his time of illness.
In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks a donation be made to one of the following: Milam Chapel Church, The Wounded Warrior Project or to Gideons International.
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23 Condolence(s)
Reggie Whitney
Friday, August 19, 2022
To God be the Glory - Ken, Thank you for your friendship and love â¤ï¸
Jerry Furr
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Sorry I couldn't make it for the funeral He'll be truly missed
Swinnea Ridge Neighbors
Monday, January 17, 2022
Your neighbors will miss having such a wonderful young man as a neighbor.
Christi Haarstad
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. Ken was a wonderful friend to me and I cherish our times together. From childhood to adults we had a special bond. I will miss him dearly til we meet again on that heavenly shore. Praying for God to be with you and comfort you in the days ahead. Rest easy my friend!
Gladys Whitten
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Sincere condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace friend ðŸ™
Patricia Reel
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
I’m so Sorry too hear about the passing of Kenneth, I’m sending ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½ & heartfelt condolences too his family & friends in time of sorrow, continue too RIP Classmate, May GOD be pleased with his soul🙌ðŸ½ðŸ•Š 🕊AMENðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½
Ethel Thompson Moore
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Sincere Condolences to The Family.. May God comfort you during this difficult time..
Good Memories of you in Gilmore, AR as well as Turrell High School..
Rest Well Kennethâ¤ï¸
Michael Dunn
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of your loved one be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
Tony
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
My Sincere Condolences To The Family Of My Classmate Ken,May God Comfort You All In This Difficult Time,May God Be Pleased With His SoulðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾
Bo McElya
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
My condolences to Janice and the rest of Ken's family and friends. You are in my prayers.
Dana Johnson Manns
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth. I am praying for God's peace and comfort to consume you as you remember the beautiful person God graced you with. ðŸ™ðŸ¾
RIP Classmate!
Tracy Maxwell
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Sincerest sympathy to you and your family, Prayers for each of you.
Tanya Howell
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
I’m so sorry sweetie for your loss I love â¤ï¸ you
Wanda Ramsey
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Janice, I am so saddened at the loss of your wonderful son. May God hold you close as you grieve and give you peace until you meet again. Sending love to you and Beth.
Tamara Banks-Danner
Monday, January 10, 2022
Rest well classmate, you were always fun to be around and truly a good person. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tonya Russell
Monday, January 10, 2022
Sis Janice, Beth and family, we loved Ken and he will always have a special place in our hearts for the friendship and love he showed our family! Ken will never be forgotten, and one day we will never say goodbye again!
Wanda Lambert Mills
Monday, January 10, 2022
Prayers for Beth, Bo and all of his family 💙
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Jones
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Praying for your family
Wanda Oliver
Sunday, January 9, 2022
I will always remember the good times we had at FedEx! You taught me a lot! You will truly be missed!
Donna Palmer
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Dear Janice
Am so very sorry. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Betty Farmer
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Diane Holt
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Ms. Janice and Beth and family. So sorry to hear about Bubba.
He was a great man.
He is resting in the arms of Jesus. Most definitely praying for you all. Love/Prayers.
Monica Mitchell
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Ken I love and miss you so much I appreciate our friendship and will hold you in my heart forever ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ™ðŸ½ðŸ•ŠðŸ•Šâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸