Mr. John "Mac" McClanahan's Obituary
John “Mac” Leo McClanahan entered into the loving arms of our Lord on February 10, 2020 at the age of 86 years old. He was born in Lavaca County, Texas on October 26, 1933 to James Leo McClanahan and Eulalie Leon Hagan McClanahan.
John met Irene A. Benys while they attended St. Joseph Catholic school and they married on November 25, 1954 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Yoakum, TX. They moved to Houston in September 1955 where John started a 40 year career in the lumber business.
He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his wildly repeated entertaining stories, his unfailing work ethic, and his willingness to come at any time of night to help anyone in need.
John’s greatest passion was working in his garden, he loved traveling across the U. S. in their RV and spending time with family and friends. His love for life was contagious and it showed in his smile and his sense of humor. Most of all he loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and Poppo to his many grandchildren.
John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a faithful member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Pearland.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy Bludua and Lucy Hester, brothers Muriel McClanahan and Paul McClanahan, and great-grandson John Colton McClanahan.
His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his adoring wife of 65 years, and children John Patrick McClanahan and spouse, Lenore; Susan Horelica and spouse, Lee; Barbara and spouse Dennis Mehaffey; and Joan Garner and spouse, Darren. 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Brother G. E. “Bub” McClanahan and spouse, Diane along with many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Family and friends of The McClanahan family are invited to the visitation on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at SouthPark Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be at St. Helen Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with a short viewing at 9:00 AM. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM and interment will be immediately following mass at SouthPark Funeral Home.
Remember
Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile.
I’ve only gone for a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me,
Not as I am now, but as I used to be.
Because I will remember you all,
and look on with a smile.
Understand in your hearts,
I’ve only gone to rest for a little while.
What’s your fondest memory of John?
What’s a lesson you learned from John?
Share a story where John's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with John you’ll never forget.
How did John make you smile?
