Pastor Bobby McClellan

Pastor Robert Isaac ""Bobby"" McClellan, age 66, of Gulfport, went to be with his Lord on May 9, 2013.
Pastor Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Carrie McClellan; a sister, Doris McClellan; a brother, Billy McClellan; and a daughter, Christy McClellan.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carlene McClellan of Gulfport; three children, Jeremy McClellan, Richie McClellan, and Michele Smith, all of Gulfport; three grandchildren, Alexis McClellan, Jayden Smith, and Sterling McGuire, all of Gulfport; three sisters, Marjorie Tiblier and Elizabeth Tiblier, both of Biloxi, and Lucy Waters of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
A native of D'Iberville, he was a graduate of D'Iberville High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He served in the United States Army and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. While serving our country, he received the following: Recognition for Chaplain Services, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and became an expert of Morse Code. He was a certified carpenter and received many associated awards.
In his early years, he was attended Big Ridge Baptist Church. During his pastorate, he served as Music Director for New Hope Baptist Church before being called to Pass Road Baptist Church, Gulfport in February, 1976. In his thirty seven years of service at Pass Road Baptist Church, he served as Youth Minister, Worship Minister, and became Senior Pastor of the church in 2008.
Pastor Bobby's life can be summarized into two words: faithful and loving. He was faithful to his Lord and his family. He was best known by his love for his Lord followed closely by his love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and congregation. Pastor Bobby's greatest desire was ""to be found in Christ"" and share Christ's love with everyone he met. He prayed for hundreds believing and seeing God's touch in their lives. His family and friends are better people for having known him and now, Heaven is a much sweeter place.
Memorial donations in Pastor Bobby's memory may be made to: Pass Road Baptist Church, 208 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 39507.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Pass Road Baptist Church, Gulfport. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 3:30 PM at the church, followed by a graveside service with military honors at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.