Donald Glen McCleary
Donald Glen McCleary
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Surviving, of the home, are a daughter, Tammy McCleary Thornton and husband Patrick of Haw River; a brother Larry McCleary and wife Cookie; a brother Dennis McCleary and wife Jean; sister in law Connie King; three grandchildren, Ziva Thornton, Bo Thornton and Jason McCleary; two great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Rose McCleary.
Mr. McCleary was preceded in death by a son, Donald William McCleary and a grandson, Tyler McCleary.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at New Beginnings Community Church of Efland (2429 Cedar Grove Road, Efland, North Carolina 27243.
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