Melvin Lee McClanahan

Melvin L. McClanahan, age 75 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Melvin retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. after 42 years. He was a down to earth hard-working man that had a lot of wisdom. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and son. He enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by father, Floyd L. McClanahan; mother, Hattie J. McClanahan; siblings, Lonnie F. McClanahan, Margaret W. McClanahan; Erma J. McClanahan; nephew, Donnie R. Carver. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria F. McClanahan; children, Doris A. Wilson, Roy L. McClanahan, Dena R. Young, Donnie G. Young and April S. Jones; grandchildren, Erik, Jessica, Alicia, Leah, Matthew, Joshua, Kyle, Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Lana, Allison, Joslyn, Claudia, Aceley, Taevion, Jaxryn, and Bentley; siblings, Lucille, Janie, Wayne and Kathy; extended family Joe, Whitney and Sara Clore; several nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled at this time. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Melvin Lee McClanahan please visit our Sympathy Store.