On Sunday, February 14, 2010, God in His infinite wisdom and divine love released our beloved from all earthly limitations and granted him everlasting peace and serenity. Douglas McLean, Sr. was born to James Saul McLean and Mary E. McMillan on June 28, 1938 in Red Springs, NC.
He was a dedicated and lifelong member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. He was truly one of God's devoted workers, as a member of the Men's Usher Board, Board of Trustees, and the United Methodist Men Group.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Doug's generous and quiet spirit will live in the hearts of his loved ones left to cherish his memories, his devoted wife of 49 years, Betty C. McLean; two sons, Douglas McLean, Jr. (Bonita) and Robert F. McLean; two daughters, Cathy L. Crump and Cheryl Y. McLean all residing here in Winston-Salem, NC; six grandchildren, Keenan, LaKeisha, Steven, Stephanie, Michael, and Vincent; one great-grandchild, Steven, Jr.; two sisters, Queen Esther Goodman of Baltimore, MD and Annie Smith of Fayetteville, NC; two brothers, Harold McLain (Annie) and Neal McLean (Mary) both of Fayetteville, NC; three sisters-in-law, Flora McLean and Mable McLean of Red Springs, NC and Delores C. Humes of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers-in-law, Charles E. Owens (Ola) and Douglas Davis both of Fayetteville, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with Reverend Effie McLain officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 1pm until 2pm on Saturday at the Church.