Ronnie Paul McClelland

Notes:

Ronnie Paul McClelland, 72, of Bronson, Texas passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his residence.

Ronnie was born November 24, 1948 in Pineland, Texas to Alton McClelland and Geneva Elaine Bryan. He was a 38 year resident of Bronson, having previously resided in Brookeland, Texas. He worked as a Maintenance Technician with Texas Department of Transportation for many years before his retirement.

Ronnie enjoyed woodworking, carving and knitting caps. He was a member of the Brookeland and Bronson Masonic Lodges.

Ronnie is survived by his mother, Geneva Elaine McClelland of Brookeland; son, William "Joey" McClelland of Bronson; daughter, Julia Ann McClelland of Hemphill; and sister, Gloria Simpson and husband, Bobby, of Brookeland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline McClelland and his father, Alton McClelland.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2020 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Eli Carranza officiating.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. prior to service.

Burial will follow services with Masonic Rites in Harpers Chapel Cemetery in Hemphill.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.

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Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 5, 2021, page 4

Family/Spouse: Pauline Ellison. Pauline (daughter of Paul Ellison and Bertha Faye Lord) was born on 13 Nov 1955 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; died on 24 Sep 2015 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Harpers Chapel Cemetery, Sabinetown, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

Notes:

Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial created by Bettie

Alton McClelland, 83 of Brookeland, Texas died on June 17, 2011 at his residence.

Funeral Services will be held at 3pm Monday, June 20, 2011, at the Stringer & Griffin Chapel in Jasper with burial to follow at the Brookeland Cemetery.

Alton was a long time resident of Brookeland and was employed with Temple-Inland for over 44 years. He loved fishing, hunting, red roses, Brookeland basketball and spending time with his family. He was a song leader at the Church of Christ for over 58 years and was nicknamed "Red".

Alton is survived by his loving wife for over 65 years, Geneva McClelland of Brookeland, daughter Gloria Simpson & husband Bobby of Brookeland, son Ronnie McClelland & wife Pauline of Bronson, five grand-children, Bobbie Freeman & husband Rick of Houston, Lt. Col. Kevin Simpson & wife Karina of Springfield, Virginia, Kimberly Kant & husband Umesh of Houston, Julia McClelland of Pineland, Texas, William Joseph (Joey) McClelland of Nacogdoches, Texas, ten great-grandchildren, Erica Simpson, Lauren Freeman, Ashley Merritt, PFC Timothy Britt Wissing, Mathew Freeman, Allison Conner, Kyle Simpson, Andrew Simpson, Melanie Simpson, and Devan Kant; and three great great-grandchildren, Tayton Merritt, Daniella Alvarez, and Mikayla Merritt.

He is also survived by a host of beloved friends and relatives.

Alton is predeceased by his parents, William Joseph and Allean McClelland, five brothers, three sisters and grandson, Kyle Mark Simpson.

Alton married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Will Joseph Mcclelland
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Jun 1956
Event Place Brookland, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 17 Oct 1889
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Joe Mcclelland
Mother's Name Sarah Williams
Certificate Number 32840
GS Film number 2114766
Digital Folder Number 005145250
Image Number 02171

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3QN-1K2 : accessed 01 Mar 2014), Will Joseph Mcclelland, 23 Jun 1956; citing certificate number 32840, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114766.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 4
Enumerated 10 Apr 1930
ED 202-7 SD 19 Sheet 1B
19-19
McClelland, Will J Head R 5000 M W 40 M 20 Tx Tx Tx Farming
McClelland, Allean Wf F W 38 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
McClelland, Cornelius F Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Bessie Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Floyd E Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Alford Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Berta Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Purline Dtr F W 9 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx Farming Farm Labor
McClelland, Leon Son M W 7 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McClelland, Joey D Son m W 5 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
McClelland, Alton Son M W 2 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

William married Allean F. Fonville. Allean was born on 9 Feb 1892 in Texas; died on 15 May 1973; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of the 1900 census, 8 year old Alien can be found int he home of John and Laura Fonville in JP 4, San Augustine County, Texas.

Notes:

Name Benjamin Hiram Bryan
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Apr 1963
Event Place Jasper, Jasper, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 22 Oct 1885
Birthplace Blount, Alabama
Father's Name Richard M Bryan
Mother's Name Mary Jane Knowles
Certificate Number 83544
GS Film number 2117402
Digital Folder Number 005145117
Image Number 02090

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3SG-S9W : accessed 23 Sep 2013), Benjamin Hiram Bryan, 1963.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Harrison County, Marshall City, JP 3
Enumerated 11 Apr 1940
SD 1 ED 102-10 Sheet 8B
Ridgeland Drive
2204-170-0-1200 No
Bryan, Benjamin H Head M W 54 M No-7 Ala Same Home Steam Engineer Stationary Engineer
Bryan, Minnie H Wf F W 48 M No-7 Tx Same HomeSeamstress WPA Sewing Program
Bryan, Norris Son M W 21 S Tx No-H4 Same Home Attendant Gasoline Station
Bryan, Wesley J Son M W 18 S No 8 Tx Same Home New Worker
Bryan, Jeanette Dtr F W 16 S Yes H-1 Tx Same Home
Bryan, Charles Son M W 13 S Tx Yes 6 Same Home
Bryan, Geneva Dtr F W 9 S Tx Yes 3 Same Home

Benjamin married Minnie Ada Martin. Minnie (daughter of William Franklin "Frank" Martin and Mary Ann Elizabeth Jordan) was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 23 May 1966 in Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery (aka Whitehead Cemetery or Martin-Whitehead Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Minnie Ada Bryan
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 May 1966
Event Place Brookland, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 23 Feb 1892
Birthplace Sabine, Texas
Father's Name William Franklin Martin
Mother's Name Mary Ann Elizabeth Jordan
Certificate Number 34285
GS Film number 2117979
Digital Folder Number 005164794
Image Number 00920

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3XY-YPS : accessed 23 Sep 2013), Minnie Ada Bryan, 1966.

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 3
Enumerated 15 Jun 1880
Page 3 SD 1 ED 84 Stamped 209
24-28
McClellan, Joe W M 23 Farmer Miss Miss Miss
McClellan, S E W F 21 Wf Keep House Tx MIss MIss
McClellan, Ann W F 3 Dtr Tx Miss Tx
McCellan, Ellen W F 1 DtrTx Miss Tx

1900 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Pr 4
Enumerated 20 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 77 Sheet 9B
152-152
McCleland, Joe G Head W M Sept 1856 43 M 24 Tx Miss Miss Farmer
McCleland, Sarah E Wf W F May 1858 42 M 24 8/8 Tx Tenn Tenn
McCleland, Sallie E Dtr W F Apr 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx
McCleland, James D Son W M Mar 1884 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McCleland, Ada S Dtr W F oct 1886 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McCleland, William J Son W M Oct 1888 11 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
McCleland, Benina F Dtr W F Jan 1891 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McCleland, George D Son W M Mar 1897 3 S Tx Tx Tx

Joseph married Sarah E. Williams on 4 Aug 1875 in San Augustine County, Texas. Sarah was born on 9 May 1860 in Texas; died on 22 Mar 1931; was buried in Brookeland Cemetery, Brookeland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
Joseph G. McClellan to Sarah E. Williams on 4 Aug 1875 San Augustine County, Texas

Notes:

Name W. F. Martin
Event Date 16 Jan 1921
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas
Gender Male
Race (Original) White
Age (Formatted) 73 years 5 months 2 days
Birth Year (Estimated):
Birth Date 18 Jul 1847
Birthplace Pineland, Tex.
Marital Status Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name J. T. Martin
Father's Birthplace Miss.
Mother's Name Rebecca Richardson
Mother's Birthplace: Miss.
Occupation Farmer
Residence Place:
Cemetery (Original):
Burial Place Pineland, Tex.
Burial Date 17 Jan 1921
Informant's Name (Original):
GS Film number 2073952
Digital Folder Number 4169108
Image Number 148
Reference ID cn 2628

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JN9X-Z31 : accessed 23 Aug 2013), W. F. Martin, 16 Jan 1921.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, Sabine County, SubDiv 84
Enumerated 16 and 17 Jun 1880
Page 6B SD 1 ED 84
48-52
J. W. and Phoebe JORDAN and family
49-50
Jacks, N. W M 63
JORDAN, Andrew and Mary and family
50-54
Martin, W. F. W M 32 Farmer Tx Miss La
Martin, Mary W F 24 Wf Keep House Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Elvy W F 5 Dau Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Mary A W F 4 Dau Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Wm W M 3 Son Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Wallace W M 1 Son Tx Tx Tx
Richard Raymond W M 11 Adopted Son Q Tx Tx Tx

1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 9 thru 14 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheets 4B and 5A
71-73
Martin, Mw F Head M W July 1847 52 M 26 Tx Miss La Farmer
Martin, Mary E Wf W F May 1856 44 m 26 13/12 Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Wilborn W Son W M Apr 1879 21 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Martin, Hampton A Son W M Jan 1881 19 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Martin, Thos J Son M W Feb 1883 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Martin, Lewis W Son W M Apr 1885 15 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Martin, Alpha O Dtr W F Apr 1887 13 S Tx Tx Tx At School
Martin, Clara A Dtr W F July 1889 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Minnie A Dtr W F Feb 1892 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Albert F W M Nov 1895 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Robert L Son M W Jun 1896 4 S Tx Tx TX
Martin, Onie J Dtr W F May 1899 A S Tx Tx Tx
---/74
Willis, Almeda head W F Dec 1895 24 Wd 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Willis, Bertie Dtr W F May 1893 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Willis, Ollie J Dtr W F Sept 1894 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Willis, Bessie G Dtr W F May 1896 4 S Tx Tx Tx


1910 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 28 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 9B
Hemphill and Pineland Road
149-151
Martin, William F Head M W 62 m2 37 Tx Miss La Farmer
Martin, Mary E Wf F W 54 m1 37 13/8 Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Wilburn W Son W M 30 S Tx Tx Tx Driver Hauling Logs
Martin, Louis W Son M W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Sawmill
Martin, Minnie A Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Martin, Robert L Son m W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer home farm
Martin, Onie J Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Jordan, Joseph M Mother-in-law F W 74 Wd 7/5 Tx Mo Mo

William married Mary Ann Elizabeth Jordan about 1873. Mary was born on 15 May 1855 in Angelina County, Texas; died on 23 Feb 1921 in Pineland, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery (aka Whitehead Cemetery or Martin-Whitehead Cemetery), Pineland, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown on FindAGrave as a daughter of Lewis JORDAN and Josephine Mary Ann LETNEY, who also have memorials on that website. These are the same parents cited by Virgie Collier Speights in OLD TIMERS OF SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS. (p. 46).

Name Mary Martin
Event Type Death
Event Date 23 Feb 1921
Event Place Pineland, Sabine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 May 1855
Birthplace Angelina County, Texas
Father's Name Lewis Jordan
Mother's Name Josephine Letney
Certificate Number 5583
GS Film number 2073953
Digital Folder Number 005144809
Image Number 00102

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSBK-T9S : accessed 10 Oct 2013), Mary Martin, 23 Feb 1921; citing certificate number 5583, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2073953.