Obituary for Jimmy Duane "Jimbo" McClanahan
Jimmy Duane “Jimbo” McClanahan, age 56 of the Slate Creek section of Grundy, Virginia gained his angel wings on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, Kentucky.
Born August 31, 1965, in Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of the late James “Buck” McClanahan and Wanda Boyd McClanahan. Jimbo was owner and operator of McClanahan Trucking for 36 years, having hauled numerous loads of coal and logs. Over the years he owned many trucks, but he was a diehard “MACK” man. He spent countless
hours at his garage, never complaining about the hard work it took to be a trucker. Jimbo loved what he did. He was the biggest fan of westerns on television with Gunsmoke being his favorite. He watched them daily and loved to watch Marshall Dillon draw his gun. He was one of a kind, with a sense of humor like no one else, never met a stranger, and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a loving husband, dad, brother, uncle, and friend to all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Node McClanahan; and maternal grandparents, Calvin and Bertha Boyd and Dora Boyd Cesarini.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His loving wife of 23 years, Tena Smith McClanahan of Grundy, Virginia
Son
Corey McClanahan of Slate Creek, Grundy, Virginia
Brother
Ritchie “Rik” McClanahan and wife Karen of Conaway, Virginia
Sisters
Krissy Charles and husband Benjie of Hurley, Virginia
Jamia Gibson of Grundy, Virginia
Nieces
Shayna McClanahan, Emma McClanahan, and Rylea Charles
Nephews
Garrett Matney and Colby McClanahan
His canine companions – Waylon and Josie
Also survived by long time best friend of 42 years, Sam Owens and a
faithful, loyal employee and buddy, Austin Keen.
In accordance with Jimbo’s wishes his body has been cremated and memorial services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at the Virginia Funeral Chapel, Grundy, Virginia with Pastors Steve Lane and Rodney Stiltner officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, September 12, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Virginia Funeral Home at Grundy. A service will be held at 7:00 P.M.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Dotson, Jeff Dotson, Charlie Cochran, Josh Justice, Joey Keene, Colby McClanahan, Garrett Matney, Ethan Owens, Tommy Stiltner, Josh Arms, Bennie Charles, and Staff of Southwest Virginia Dialysis.
Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Owens, Austin Keene, Moby Looney, Greg Fuller, Robert Elswick, Joe Webb, Dickie Fuller, Danny Deel, Johnny Blankenship, Kenny Osborne, Chris Charles, Derick Stiltner, Andrew Lester, Earl Lester, and Richie "Rik" McClanahan.
Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Born August 31, 1965, in Grundy, Virginia, he was the son of the late James “Buck” McClanahan and Wanda Boyd McClanahan. Jimbo was owner and operator of McClanahan Trucking for 36 years, having hauled numerous loads of coal and logs. Over the years he owned many trucks, but he was a diehard “MACK” man. He spent countless
hours at his garage, never complaining about the hard work it took to be a trucker. Jimbo loved what he did. He was the biggest fan of westerns on television with Gunsmoke being his favorite. He watched them daily and loved to watch Marshall Dillon draw his gun. He was one of a kind, with a sense of humor like no one else, never met a stranger, and was always willing to lend a hand. He was a loving husband, dad, brother, uncle, and friend to all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Node McClanahan; and maternal grandparents, Calvin and Bertha Boyd and Dora Boyd Cesarini.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
His loving wife of 23 years, Tena Smith McClanahan of Grundy, Virginia
Son
Corey McClanahan of Slate Creek, Grundy, Virginia
Brother
Ritchie “Rik” McClanahan and wife Karen of Conaway, Virginia
Sisters
Krissy Charles and husband Benjie of Hurley, Virginia
Jamia Gibson of Grundy, Virginia
Nieces
Shayna McClanahan, Emma McClanahan, and Rylea Charles
Nephews
Garrett Matney and Colby McClanahan
His canine companions – Waylon and Josie
Also survived by long time best friend of 42 years, Sam Owens and a
faithful, loyal employee and buddy, Austin Keen.
In accordance with Jimbo’s wishes his body has been cremated and memorial services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at the Virginia Funeral Chapel, Grundy, Virginia with Pastors Steve Lane and Rodney Stiltner officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, September 12, 2021, 6:00 PM at the Virginia Funeral Home at Grundy. A service will be held at 7:00 P.M.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Dotson, Jeff Dotson, Charlie Cochran, Josh Justice, Joey Keene, Colby McClanahan, Garrett Matney, Ethan Owens, Tommy Stiltner, Josh Arms, Bennie Charles, and Staff of Southwest Virginia Dialysis.
Serving as Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Owens, Austin Keene, Moby Looney, Greg Fuller, Robert Elswick, Joe Webb, Dickie Fuller, Danny Deel, Johnny Blankenship, Kenny Osborne, Chris Charles, Derick Stiltner, Andrew Lester, Earl Lester, and Richie "Rik" McClanahan.
Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.