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Gary McClune Obituary

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Mr. Gary Joel McClune, 75, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Memorial Hospital.

Gary was born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and had lived in Savannah for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay Donald McClune and Doris Zwally McClune. He was a member of Compassion Church and along with his wife, owned and operated the Ogeechee Meat Market. His life was dedicated to service, by serving in the National Guard where he drove an ambulance, his service to his customers at the meat market, to his community, but most of all, his service to his family and his love for them.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Robin L. McClune; children, Jason R. McClune, Matthew J. McClune (Ashleigh), Ashley McClune, Andrew W. McClune (Misa), and Breanna R. McClune; grandchildren, Peter, Madelyn, Connor, Daniel, Owen, Emma, and Andy; brother, Dale McClune (Sandy); nephew, Cris McClune; niece, Kim Farrell.

The funeral to honor Gary's life will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, Georgia (912) 748-2444

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Published by Connect Savannah from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2025.

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Roy White

February 24, 2025

Prayers and our sincere condolences for all the family. I will always cherish working with Gary at Foodlion, where we become friends, good guy , real meatman! Roy White and family from The Butchers Block.

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