Edward Claude

(Mac) Mcclellan

Edward Claude (Mac) McClellan, 85, of Electra, TX passed away March 16, 2022, in Wichita Falls, TX

He was born on January 5th, 1937 in Vernon, Texas. His parents were Eli Brownlow McClellan Sr. and Edna Leah (Bennett) McClellan. Claude was predeceased by his parents and brothers Edgar Lee McClellan, Elzie Bennett (Bennie) McClellan and Eli Brownlow McClellan Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann McClellan and children Elizabeth Ann (Doug) Johnson, Cheryl Sue Mueller, Leah Mechelle Vestal and Edward Claude McClellan Jr. his grandchildren John Dauson (Naomi) Vestal, Dru Ryon McClellan and great grandchildren Jaxon Reed Vestal, Jameson Riley Vestal, and Dausyn Evie Vestal. He was also preceded in death by grandchildren Ashley Ann Mueller and Joseph Reed Vestal.
Claude graduated high school in 1955 and had a love for baseball from a young age playing the game through high school to umpiring with Little League and Senior League Baseball for many years in Electra. He loved football as well as he followed Electra Tiger football for over 50 years. He also had a passion for horses, he enjoyed taking on the challenge of breaking young horses for western riding and working cattle.

After a career with the railroad and Goodyear Store management, Claude spent the rest of his career as a Quality Assurance Technician with PPG for until retirement.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in his name to Electra Public Library or Electra Seniors Citizen Center.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Electra Chamber of Commerce, 112 W Cleveland Ave ., Electra, TX 76360 .