
Obituary
Obituary of Mr. Alexander McLellan
Alexander (Roy) McLellan entered his eternal rest on Friday, July 15, 2022.
He was born in Dillon, SC on November 8, 1952, to the late Edward Samuel
and late Flora Taylor (survived by Fred Taylor). He attended Dillon County
Public Schools and recently retired from Lakeview School District 4.
He was the beloved husband of Carrie Lee McLellan with whom he shared
44 years of marriage.
Affectionately known as Roy, he loved being in the presence of family and
friends. His freeheartedness was big as his smile. In return, he was admired
and loved by many. Roy was a member of St. Matthew AME church. He was
also a member of the Masonic Lodge for more than 40 years.
Roy was a pillar to the Oakland/Hamer Community. He was a father,
brother, and dear friend to everyone in Dillon. When you met him, his jokes
and laughter would always leave you with a smile on your face. He really
cherished his family and friends and was extremely close to his brothers and
sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie McLellan of Dillon, SC; children, Tyrone
(Lofta) Wright of Greer, SC, Latreva Padilla of Raleigh, NC, Derrick (Yolanda)
McLellan of Blythewood, SC, Shawna McLellan of Florence, SC, and Caryn
McLellan of Newark, NJ; 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
He also leaves to cherish siblings; Edward (Betty) Samuel Jr, John McLellan,
Charles (Gladys) McLellan, Vincent (Carolyn) Samuel, Judy (Johnny) McCoy,
Linda Samuel, Amanda Taylor, Fred (Shirldine) Taylor, Alma Samuel,
Darlene Samuel, Victoria Taylor, Sidney (Greta) Samuel Jr., Keith Samuel,
and two preceding in death Miriam (Lafon) Wall, and Marie Samuel. He also
leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends
Tuesday
19
July
Public Viewing
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Prestige Funeral Home
300 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Dillon, South Carolina, United States
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Wednesday
20
July
Celebration of Life
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Saint Matthews AME Church
401 Elkins Road
Hamer, South Carolina, United States
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Wednesday
20
July
Final Resting Place
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Saint Matthews AME Church
401 Elkins Road
Hamer, South Carolina, United States
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