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Sean McClanahan Obituary

McClanahan, Sean Sean passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on Saturday, November 21, 2015, in The Woodlands, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1968, in Winter Park, FL. He was the son of Sue B. Hunter and Dr. Bill L. McClanahan. He graduated from Winter Park High School in 1987 and received a finance degree from the University of Florida in 1997. He was previously married to Denise Harvey White, also from Winter Park. Sean spent several years in the retail industry before becoming a successful Pharmaceutical Representative in The Woodlands, Texas where he had lived for the last 15 years. He is survived by daughters Kerri Elizabeth McClanahan and Kellen Shea McClanahan, his parents, brothers W. Kevin McClanahan & partner James Dean, Michael L. & Kristen McClanahan, J. Patrick & Stephanie McClanahan. He is also survived by 1 niece and 5 nephews. Sean's life will be celebrated by his family at a graveside service.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2015.

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Paul Holder

November 18, 2023

I miss this old guy. He was funny and had a great personality. Gone too soon.

barbara madderom

May 10, 2016

he will be missed , & he was a great friend also, praying for you.
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barbara &loren madderom

December 22, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 27, 2015

My Heart Goes Out To The MCCLANAHAN Family May God Bless You All

Kristina Benitez-Hellmann

November 26, 2015

I am shocked and saddened by the news of Sean's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

barbara madderom

November 26, 2015

sean you will be missed alot , so sorry to hear about you your frined always

Mary K. Kansier

November 25, 2015

Sending love and prayers for all he left behind. I will never forget chasing tennis balls for his sweet dad in Hidden Estates as little kids. My heart breaks for your loss but thankful for his lack of pain . My family the Kansier's as well as David Mackey will keep you all in our prayers.

Phillip Russell

November 25, 2015

A guy who lit up any room, and will surely add to the beautiful Light of Heaven! Honored to have known him since elementary school. Prayers and comfort to his family as he will be missed, yet, excitement to see him again one day!

Christine Jirak

November 25, 2015

You are missed my sweet friend!

Paul Holder

November 25, 2015

You'll be missed old friend. You're in a better place. Rest in peace.

November 25, 2015

My prayers are with all of you.
So tragic and sad.
Julie Sahr'Milstead

Susie Cooper Derrick

November 25, 2015

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Sean.Sean was my first childhood friend that I remember and a sweet guy. My heart and prayers to the entire family.

Nanette West

November 24, 2015

Sean was a good man. He will be missed dearly. I pray for the Lord to lift up his daughters and family.

Shannon Graham

November 24, 2015

My heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Sean was one of the nicest people. It is an honor to have known him and have him as a friend.

Marcia Gruber Holbrook

November 24, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.. May God be with you.

Stephen Patterson

November 24, 2015

My condolences to the family.

November 24, 2015

Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you at this difficult time. Gina Marshall Draper

November 24, 2015

The Alumni of Winter Park High would like to express their condolences to the family.

Faye McClanahan Robinson

November 24, 2015

Prayers for his daughters, brothers, and parents. Sean was a kind, sweet and caring man.

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