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Gerald McClellan Obituary
Out of high school, Jerry signed a professional baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and later the San Francisco Giants. He played baseball for several years and then surrendered to becoming a hardworking man in every undertaking he encountered. He started selling ground engaging tools to the copper mines which led him to start his own mining nosiness. He later purchased Hemco Electric Motor Co.When he retired, he began riding horses as a hobby which lead to riding competitively in the Cutting Horse Association events. He was successful in the endeavor, winning in numerous events.Before his illness, he was a faithful member of St. Pius X Church. His faith never failed.Jerry had a wonderful, eventful and satisfying life. We are all blessed to have known him.The viewing will be May 25th, 2023 from 4-8pm at East lawn Palms Mortuary - 5801 E Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712. The services will be Friday, the following day starting at 11:00am
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Aaron Puente
December 18, 2024
Always a great friend to my wife Roxie,daughter Natalia and Carlos and Sue..best Christmas wishes Becky and Ray from Aaron
Aaron G Puente
May 17, 2024
I know Jerry is warming up his horse waiting on the rest of us to show up..aaron
Giovanni Bertussi
August 28, 2023
Just learned of Jerry´s passing and send our deepest condolences. So many good memories of the baseball years. With love, Giovanni and Carolyn Bertussi
Tom Luge
June 30, 2023
I just herd of Jerry's passing. He was great person and we had lot of fun together.Jerry would do anything to help people. we took some trips together to Texas and had blast. Jerry won't be forgotten.He will be missed. God bless his him and rest in peace. Tom & Carol Luge
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AaronPuente
May 31, 2023
A good horseman a good friend and a wonderful Christian man "descansa en Paz" amigo ..looking forward to riding horses with you in our eternity...aaron, roxie and natalia love you
david
May 28, 2023
we shall meet again my brother
Diane Burns
May 27, 2023
So very sorry to learn of Gerry´s passing. I knew him all my life because of our family´s involvement in Little League baseball, my parents great friendship with his family and then later through our horses and cutting. He was larger than life, a fierce competitor and someone I really admired . My sincerest condolences to Becky and the entire family .
Lindsey Mills
May 26, 2023
He was a favorite of mine in the show office and we talked often of his faith. A very special man.
Bill Bathe
May 26, 2023
Will really miss him. We had a great bond and great friendship. We shared similar pasts as professional baseball players and we had an instant bond. He was a man of integrity and loved visiting with him when he would come into Viv's cafe. He always had his dog with him. He will be missed and I am thankful for the times we shared talking at Viv's. Rest in peace
Lisa Haldane
May 25, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss, I was glad to know him and had been missing seeing him the last few years.
Robert Humphrey
May 25, 2023
One of the 'genuine" characters in the mining supply industry and was never at a loss of words --some(most) pretty spicy--great guy!
Kristie Carriker
May 24, 2023
Really enjoyed visiting with Jerry at the shows. A fierce competitor and gentleman always. Great man.
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East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
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