Stacy Lynn McClellan, age 60, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born November 20, 1965, to Willie Hershel and Dorothy (Johnston) McClellan. He was a 1983 Graduate of Kendrick High School in Columbus, Georgia.

An avid sportsman, after graduating, Stacy was awarded a scholarship to CVCC and played ball for many years for the school and other softball leagues in Columbus, Georgia. He was the manager at Nationwide Warehouse, District Manager for Bargain Furniture for numerous years and was employed for numerous years with Wayne Evans Auction company. In time, earned his commercial driver’s license and drove a truck for Joe Ryan Trucking.

He lived his life through simple pleasures, playing Texas Hold’em,, golfing, going camping and spending time with his friends and family. His love of sports was uncanny and there was not a Notre Dame, Georgia Bulldogs or Atlanta Braves game that he would miss. His motto was “Play Like a Champion Today”. (The University of Notre Dame) His heroes were ESPN’s commentator Stuart Scott who was honored with the Jimmy V. Award in 2014. Jim Valvano (North Carolina State) who founded the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Jimmy V’s motto – Don’t Give up, Don’t Ever Give Up!! Lastly, the 1980 Miracle USA Hockey Team who, against all odds, won the gold medal.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen Hershel McClellan, Scott Maynard McClellan, his nephew, Richard Newell II (Ricky) and his Aunt Janell McClellan.

He is survived by his wife, Christi, his sister, Sheri McClellan Bailey, his Aunt Joan (Mitch) Howlett, his nieces, Amanda French, Kalynn McClellan Tabb and Lacey McClellan. His great nieces, Bailey Tabb, his great nephews Brysen and Bentley French, McArthur Kyle Logan (little Mack), Wesson Britt and numerous cousins and family members.

A celebration of life will be announced later.

If you so choose to, his charity of choice is The Tim Hudson Foundation based out of Auburn, Alabama which supports families in need in Alabama and Georgia. www.hudsonfamilyfoundation.com

To view a slide show remembering Stacy please click the link below.

https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/XH4WS586KQW2QWCX

Georgia Cremation – Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.