He was a farmer and had lived in this area all of his life. He was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by 3 sons: Jerry McClanahan, David McClanahan & Don
McClanahan, all of Fulton, KY. 11 grandchildren: Christy Gordon, Clay McClanahan, Adam McClanahan, Matt McClanahan, Brock McClanahan, Justin McClanahan, Joseph McClanahan, Eli McClanahan, Kasie McClanahan, Kodie McClanahan and Lance Mudd and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife- Dorothy Evelyn (Tucker)
McClanahan on April 18, 2007, his parents - Virgil and Leona (Adams)McClanahan, a brother - James McClanahan, and 2 sisters - Frances Harper and Dorothy Curtsinger.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel and burial will be in the Pleasant View Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mr. McClanahan will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday and anytime after 8 a.m. on Wednesday until the funeral hour.