James "Monty" L. McClellan

James McClellan, 65, retired, passed away March 3, 2018. A true Renaissance man, he was able to be just the person to lend a hand. Monty was always seen smiling and was always warm and welcoming to people he encountered. He enjoyed holidays, especially delivering his homemade cookies in his Santa hat and shirt during Christmas time. He also enjoyed listening to Pink Floyd, showing his restored cars, and watching Shocker Basketball. Monty was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend that will be dearly missed. He was preceded by his parents, Lyle and Mariann McClellan. Monty is survived by wife of 41 years, Susan McClellan; daughters, Cara McClellan and Leah (Benjamin) Holmes; sister, Pam (Tom) Bailey; aunts, Gloria Smith and Wanetta George; nephews, Aaron (Lindsay) and James Park "J.P" (Jessie McKinney) Bailey; grandchild, Izabelle Jo Holmes. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Resthaven Mortuary with burial following at Kechi Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beauties and Beasts 11th Hour Rescue, care of Resthaven Mortuary.