Eddie McClelland

Edward Roscoe "Eddie" Mcclelland

Age 77, a lifetime resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 while at home with his sweetheart of 59 years, Dianne McClelland. He was born August 14, 1946 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Jack R. and Vera Juanita (Wray) McClelland.

Eddie was born and raised in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He met his wife in the 1st grade and together and in love, they graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1964. He is remembered in the Prairie Grove Hall of Pride as valedictorian of his class and for recognition of his athletic talent. Eddie was scouted by Freddy Hawn in ‘64 to play for the St. Louis Cardinals where he played for 2 seasons before coming home to his wife and starting their family in 1965. He worked for Standard Register while volunteering for the Prairie Grove Fire Department until becoming the town barber at Jack’s Barber Shop in 1967, where he cut hair and built timeless relationships for 48 years. In that time, Eddie and Dianne had 3 children: Shawn, Benton, and Shannon. Then in 2014, Eddie retired and spent as many days as he could doing what he loved most - hunting, fishing, gardening and eating Dianne’s incredible home cooked meals.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Dianne; his children, Shawn McClelland, Benton McClelland and Shannon Evans; his 5 grandchildren, Brett McClelland, Dalton McClelland, Britton Clark, Addison Scroggins and McKenzie Ritter; his 7 great grandchildren, Kennedy and Avery McClelland, Hendrix McClelland, Sawyer and Eva-Marie Scroggins, and Bowen and Benton Ritter; his sister Patsy and his beloved dog, Oscar.

The family will receive friends Thursday, February 22, 2024, 5:00-7:00 PM at Prairie Grove Church of Christ.

Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.