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Rod McClelland

October 3, 1946 — January 12, 2025

Rod McClelland, 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2025, with his wife by his side. He was born on October 3, 1946, to the late Charles S. Lagree McClelland and Ruth Stringer Groff.

Rod was a graduate and an avid fan of Ole Miss University. After graduating, he began his career working with Xerox, ADP, and others. During his lifetime, Rod owned several businesses and was successful in each. At retirement age, he realized he couldn't stop working so he started another career as a car salesman. Rod enjoyed working out and, on his birthday, he completed a push-up for each year of his age. Rod could normally be found with a guitar in his hand as he loved all things music, especially the blues and jazz. This passion was enhanced when he met his lovely wife, Marqueita, whom he played for and serenaded after they first met.

In addition to his parents, Rod is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa McClelland, brother, Jim McClelland, special uncle, Joe Stringer, and special aunt, Sami Shirley.

Rod is survived by his loving wife, Marqueita Thurmond McClelland, son, Rodney McClelland, siblings, Kathy Shook, Greg (Kimberly Cooke) McClelland, stepson, Todd (Joan) Thurmond, step grandchildren, Hannah and Taylor Thurmond, longtime friends, Sid Herring and Terry Hoy, several nieces, nephews, and cousins along with the mother to Rodney and Melissa McClelland, Cathy Chapman.

The family will receive friends at the original chapel of Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Services will follow immediately with special speakers, Minister Greg McClelland, Kathy Shook, and Shane Gay. Pastor Josh Cornelius will officiate the memorial service.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Rod or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

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Friday, January 17, 2025

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Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland

2415 Georgetown Rd NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

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Friday, January 17, 2025

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Cleveland

2415 Georgetown Rd NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

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