James D. McLean

James D. McLean, age 79 of Knoxville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at his home. Son of Edgar and Mary (Davis) McLean, he was born January 22, 1946 in Elkland, PA. Graduated with the class of 1964, married Roxanne Wilson on August 11, 2009, and retired from Corning Inc. as a Steuben Glass Blower. He was a past member of Cowanesque Valley Rod and Gun and the Elkland Moose Lodge, up until his stroke in 2009. He was also a lifetime member of Knoxville VFW Post 6753. Jim loved to play drums, fly his power parachute plane, and golf. He was a Vietnam Veteran, served in the Navy. He enlisted in July 1964 as Boatswain Mate aboard the USS Chicago.
Survived by his wife, Roxi; daughters, Jamie (Kevin) Wilson and Misty Wilson; son, Joshua McLean; grandkids, Cori (Corey) Martin of Elkland, Daniel Wilson of Nelson, Jared Hurd of Mansfield, Bryce and Sophie Wheatcraft of Tioga, PA; siblings, Evelyn Morseman of Osceola, Brian (Irene) McLean of Elkland, Ed (Sandy) McLean of Elkand, Nancy (Lyle) Burrell of Elkland, David (Mert) McLean of Wellsboro; sister-in-law, Sonja McLean; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. As well as his Sunday coffee buddies, Mike Kohut and Bayard Lozier. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Larry and Howard McLean; brother-in-law, Walter Morseman; and nephew, Randy Morseman.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Knoxville VFW - 703 Boatman Rd, Knoxville, PA. Arrangements are in the care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Inc.
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