Howard L Mcclellan

Upland: Howard L. McClellan, 85, Upland, died peacefully at home Tuesday evening, with family by his side. He was born in Delaware County, the son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Skillen), McClellan. Howard, who had lived in Delaware and Grant Counties all of his life, graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Upland, in 1949. Mr. McClellan served in the United States Army from 1954-1956, during the Korean Conflict. On July 2, 1965, he married Carolyn Doss, in Matthews. Howard loved working on the family farm and had been employed with Indiana Bell, RCA, and ABB, formerly Westinghouse, before his retirement. He also enjoyed woodworking and was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews, and Van Buren American Legion Post #368. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Carolyn, Upland; a daughter, Jill (Richard) Grimes, Frankfort; two sons, Jay McClellan, Alexandria, and Todd (Sally) McClellan, Matthews; a step-son, Tracy Williams, Upland; a sister, Colleen Shook, Monticello; 10 grandchildren, Lauri (Nick) Wainscott, Richelle (David) Morris, Ryan Grimes, Lindsay (Micah) Vandiver, Lance McClellan, Dakota (Regan) McClellan, Austin McClellan, Andrew (Sarah) Williams, Nick (Felicia) Williams, and Michaela Williams; twelve great grandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Parrish. Memorials may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church, P.O Box 36, Matthews, Indiana, 46957. Visitation:4-8 pm, Friday, February 10, 2017, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, IndianaFuneral Service:10:00 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2017, Epworth United Methodist Church, 105 W. Eighth St.,Matthews, IndianaOfficiating:Rev. Jan BunchInterment:Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana Cemetery Details Matthews Cemetery PO Box 61 Matthews Cemetery, IN, 46957 Visitation FEB 10. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Inc. 259 N . Main St. P.O. Box 73 Upland, IN, US, 46989 dennis@jones-smithfuneralhome.com http://www.jones-smithfuneralhome.com/ Funeral Service FEB 11. 10:00 AM Epworth United Methodist Church 105 W. Eighth St. Matthews, IN, US, 46957