DeLarry McLean

DeLarry McLean was born to the late John Will McCall and Creola McLean on February 22, 1954.  He departed this earthly life on January 31, 2026 at the FirstHealth Hospice House.

DeLarry attended Hoke County High School in Raeford, NC and graduated in 1974.  While employed at Burlington Industries as a machine operator, he married a "Heavenly Angel", Joyce Irene McLean.  During his early stages of life, he became a Freemason, an auto technician, and worked on various housing projects.  

DeLarry was a devoted family man as he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was a man of many trades, however, his true passions consisted of fishing, trapping, gardening, cooking, and growing plants and flowers.  He was a thoughtful, considerate, kind-hearted, courageous man that enjoyed nature, having a good time, and conversing with family, friends, and complete strangers.  

During his mid to later stages of life, DeLarry retired, began helping others with situational circumstances, and became an avid Duke Basketball fan.  

Priceless memories will forever be engraved in the hearts of those he cherished.  His children:  Damaris (Toya) McLean of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Darius (Serea) McLean of Fayetteville, N.C.; Damien McLean, DeLarry McLean II, and Chris Henning of Raeford, N.C.  Six Brothers:  Calvin (Rhonda) McLean of Southern Pines, N.C., Marcus McCall of Maryland, Kenneth (Teresa) McLean, Timothy Wiggins, Perry Wiggins, and Donnell Wiggins of Raeford, N.C.  Two Sisters:  Michelle McLean Monroe of Raeford, N.C. and preceded in death, Margaret Wiggins.  11 grandchildren; Aunts:  Pecola McLean of Raeford, N.C. and Lindsey Bell of Fayetteville, N.C.; "Bother" In-Law:  Robert (Ruth) McLean of Fairmont, N.C.  Preceded him in death: Special Dad Roscoe Wiggins, "Angel" Joyce McLean, and a host of relatives and friends.

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