Marx W. McClellan

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Marx W. McClellan, 81, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Southaven, MS. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a celebration of life immediately following at 12:00 p.m., all at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven (626 Star Landing Road East, Southaven, MS 38672). Bro. Grant Stegall will officiate. Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Mr. McClellan was a lifelong Christian and faithfully served as a member of DeSoto Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi, for over ten years. His faith was an important part of his life, and he found great fellowship and community through his church family. He also proudly served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. Marx was a pharmacist and dedicated his career to caring for others. He graduated from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, where he began his journey in the field of pharmacy. He retired from Walgreens, after thirty years of service and Reliant Pharmacy, after ten years. Outside of his professional life, Marx was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. He enjoyed cheering on the Vols and proudly supported his team every time they took the field. He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Maxine “Max” McClellan of Southaven; his daughter, Kimberley Verna of Olive Branch, MS; his son, Chris (Tamra) McClellan of New Madrid, Mo; his five grandchildren, Jacob (Destiny) Kemker of Shelbyville, TN, Lindsey (Joshua) Thomas of Byhalia, MS, Shelby (Scotty) Milican of Southaven, Emily (Nathan) and Evan McClellan, both of New Madrid; his seven great grandchildren, McKay Kemker of Shelbyville, Levi Thomas of Byhalia, Greyson Powell of Shelbyville, Adalynn Milican of Southaven, Molly Thomas of Byhalia, Myles Milican of Southaven and Elliott Kemker of Shelbyville; his sister, Brenda (Tommy) Azbill; his nephews, Michael (Michelle) and Clint (Kelsey) McClellan; his sister-in-law, Brenda (Robert) Palmer of Mayfield, KY; many friends, his church family; and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Maribelle McClellan, his brother Eddie and his sister-in-law, Cheryl McClellan. Memorial contributions, in Marx’s honor, may be made to Billy Graham’s Samaritans’ Purse (https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/franklin-graham/), DeSoto Hills Baptist Church (https://www.desotohillsbaptist.com/give), or the charity of your choice. Expressions of condolences may be shared on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

Marx W. McClellan

September 8, 1944 - July 12, 2026

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