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Jack McClelland Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Jack Jay McClelland, 66, of Zanesville, passed away on June 3, 2012. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late James White McClelland and Aridean (Hogan) McClelland.
He graduated from Maysville High School in 1963. Shortly after graduating he served in the United States Army reaching the rank of Buck Sergeant. He spent 18 months in Europe during his tenure in the Armed Services. Upon returning to the States, he graduated from Mount Union College in 1970 and later received his Juris Doctor degree from Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law in 1973. After receiving his law degree, he returned to Zanesville where he became a founding partner in the Graham & McClelland Law Firm. Jack was a trial attorney who shined in the courtroom. He was appointed as a Magistrate for the United States District Court by Honorable Joseph P. Kinneary, where he served for five years. He also served as the Village Solicitor for South Zanesville for twelve years. Along with his law practice, he was part owner in OK Coal and Concrete and EagleSticks Golf Club.
Upon retiring from the practice of law, Jack never looked back as he remained active traveling and spending time with his many friends and family. Jack was very involved in the community where he was a member of numerous clubs and organizations including the Zanesville Eagles, Zanesville Moose Lodge, AmVets, Muskingum River Advisory, and was a life member of Ducks Unlimited.
Jack is survived by his three sons James McClelland, Andrew McClelland, and Robert (Nicholette) McClelland, all of Zanesville; four grandchildren with another on the way, Alex, Ethyn, Amber, and Ava; brother, Richard (Joyce Ann) McClelland; sister Gayla Lemmon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph McClelland; and the mother of his children, Glenna McClelland.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Christ Table 28 6th Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or the Muskingum County Bar Foundation, 534 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Calling hours will be 2-4 & 6-8pm on Thursday June 7, 2012 at THE SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday in the Snouffer Chapel. Burial will follow in Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jack McClelland
June 21, 2012
My prayers are with you. I have fond memories of our time together. Former Maysville coach.
Sue White
June 18, 2012
Our sympathy to you during this time. It has certainly been a rough year and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love, Aunt Sue, Uncle Richard, Grant and Brittany
FINK'S STAFF
June 8, 2012
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.JACK WILL BE MISSED. FINK'S HARLEY DAVIDSON AND STAFF
Eric & Dawn Nesselroad
June 8, 2012
Dick, Joyce and family:
So sorry for your loss. May you find strength and peace in God's love.
Anthony Moore
June 8, 2012
My condolences for the loss of your father.
Chris & Dan Anderson
June 8, 2012
McClelland Family, Everybody knew Jack . . . and, you couldn't help but like him! May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Just know that you have at least 4 angels watching over you.
Jack, now you can rest in peace.
June 7, 2012
TO THE MCCLELLAND FAMILY, YOU R ALL IN OUR THOUGHT'S AND PRAYER'S SO SORRY FOR U'R LOSS GOD BLESS RON AND KAREN(WOFTER)BEEM
Bev Holmes
June 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
June 7, 2012
Jack was loved by all who knew him. He willed be missed dearly, and remembered always! Our prayers are with the family to comfort them during this time of loss. Tracey and Rick Hunt
June 6, 2012
Dick, Joyce & McClelland Family. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you through your sorrow.
Bill & Peggy Milatovich
June 5, 2012
Gayla, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Thought highly of Jack and was privileged to have known him. Mike Moore
teresa burkett
June 5, 2012
To the McClelland family so sorry to hear of the passing of jack our thoughts and prayers are with you Mark ,Teresa & Brandon Burkett
Sandy Wile
June 5, 2012
To all of the McClelland family - You've had your share of sorrow recently. Thoughts of Jack are from wiener roast at the farm (junior high) to sock hops in high school. To Jack's sons - your father was a dancer!
Class of 63'
Kay Seastrand
June 5, 2012
Bob,Jimmy ,Andy so sorry for your loss , my God hold you tight in this sad time , thinking of you ,, love ya boys ,,,,,,i thought a lot of your Dad ,, years working for him
Mary DeLong Allen
June 5, 2012
McClelland family, my heart is sad at the lose of my old friend and classmate. What a fine person he was. May God bless you all during this time of sorrow.
Class of 1963
Maysville High School
Chad & Dona Joseph
June 5, 2012
Bob,You have our deepest sympathy on the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Bryan and Rebecca Rush
June 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tom Spangler Sr.
June 5, 2012
Dick,Sorry about Jack...
Gregg & Dian Schultheiss
June 5, 2012
Bob, Jim & Andy,
Dian and I send our deepest condolences. Losing two parents in such a short period of time would test anyone. You guys must be strong through this time period, just like your parents taught you to be. Honor your parents through strength of character as they look down on you with pride.
Kay Seastrand
June 5, 2012
Joyce .Dick and Family ,, so sorry to hear of Jack's passing . may you know you all are in my thoughts and prayers ,Love you all if i can be of any help please call me ,,,
Kay Seastrand
June 5, 2012
Jack we had a lot of funny moments thur my working for you , i think of them often , so sorry to hear of your passing , but now you have joined some of your family , R.I.P. my friend , this is not good bye but see you later
Paula Barnett
June 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless.
June 5, 2012
Fair winds and following seas. Joan and Butch Armstrong
Bill & Jeane Spangler
June 5, 2012
Dear Dick,Joyce and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your Precious Memories.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Bill & Jeane Spangler
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