Robert Mclellan

George Robert McLellan entered the gates of Heaven and eternal salvation on November 3, 2021, in Stephenville, TX.   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. with visitation from 9-10 on November 6, 2021 at First Baptist Church (214 N Swenson, Stamford, TX) with Dr. Dale Pugh of Huckabay Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

George Robert McLellan was born to George Baxter and Nettie Muenzler McLellan on September 26, 1929, at Avoca, TX.

Robert began his formal education at Avoca School where he attended, graduated, and met the love of his life, Norma Dean Blankenship.  Robert and Norma were united in marriage on February 15, 1948 in Anson, Tx. with W.K. Horn officiating.  Unto this union three children were born, Jerry Lynn, Larry Keith, and Kathy Janeane.  On February 15, 2021, Robert and Norma celebrated 73 years of marriage.

Robert was a dedicated Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather and provider.  Robert preached the gospel for 10 years, pastoring churches in Hamlin and Knox City.  His musical talents flourished when he lead the singing for many years at churches in Jones County.  Robert worked for West Texas Utilities as a warehouseman and was an agent for Merchants Fast Motor Lines in Stamford along with driving a school bus for Stamford ISD.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Blankenship McLellan, his parents, George Baxter and Nettie McLellan, his sister and brother-in-law Lota Lee and J.D. Shannon, three brothers and sister-in-law, L.B. and Faye McLellan, Travis Bill (Pete) and Nettie McLellan and infant brother Will.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mary Jo McLellan of Canyon Lake, TX; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sonda McLellan of Godley, TX; daughter Kathy Felts of Stephenville, TX; grandchildren, Scott McLellan (Ashley), Emery Letz (Casey), Erin Dunham (Ricky), Trey Felts, Brittenie Polk (James), Mackenzie McLellan, Chris Norman (Jamie), Jennifer Norman (Harley), Shelby Thomas (Micah); great grandchildren, Madisyn, Rylan, and Cale Letz, Farrah Felts, Morgan and Dakota Sanders, Raelea Lowack, Josie and Lucy McLellan, Landrie and Bristol Polk, Tyler and Ryder Norman, Hunter and Taylor Stockton, and Emma Thomas; special family friends Sharon McGhee, Donnie and Kate Embrey; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Stamford, Texas or Huckabay Baptist Church of Stephenville, Texas.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com .