Lavon "Bud" McClellan was born on October 7, 1938 at Caruthersville, Missouri, the son of Lavon and Mary McClellan, and passed away on December 26, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Billeaud, Marjorie Reardon, and Edith (Bob) Baylor.

Bud is survived by one (1) son Anthony (Brandy) Hovis, one (1) sister Paula (Don) Gibson, five (5) grandchildren, Alana Hovis, Sabrina Whited, Montana Hovis, August Hovis, and Dannielle Hovis.