David was born to Harold McClellan and Ruth Butterfield on July 18th 1931 in Montebello California. He graduated from Whittier High school in 1949 and received his degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1957. He married Audrey Arlene Dodge in 1955 and they lived together happily. Together they raised five children. He leaves he joins his Mom, Dad and brother John, his legacy children: Joyce Alexander (Don Alexander, son in law), Ali McClellan, Debra Horton, Bill McClellan (Kathy McClellan, daughter in law), Mary Wayman (Don Wayman, son in law). He also leave to cherish his memory two brothers, Richard McClellan, George McClellan, along with 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
David was a Quality Control Specialist for the US Army under Civil Service until he retired in 1997 and he was passionate about spreading Jesus Loving Kindness and a multitude of the corniest jokes you can imagine. He never knew a stranger, meeting new people brought him much joy and he was known by his family as "Joe Friendly"
A celebration of his life will be held at Kingwood Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 16th, at 10am. A continuation of the celebration will be held at Mary's home in Splendora for those who would like to join the family.
The family would like to thank Lindsey McClellan for putting together such a beautiful tribute for the family to cherish.
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