James Henry McClellan
1885-1961
James Henry McClellan
James Henry McClellan was born on August 21, 1885 in Pope County, Illinois to George W. McClellan and Nancy Wilson (Dill) McClellan. James grew up and lived in Vienna, Illinois where he met his bride to be Ellise Emma Bell Daniels, the daughter of Richard and Susan Laura (McGuire) Daniels. The couple was joined in marriage on June 24, 1908 in Illinois. This union lasted 53 years and was blessed with 9 children, all living into adulthood.
James and Emma's Children:
James moved his family from Vienna, Illinois to Cape Girardeau, Missouri around 1913. According to his obituary, he then moved his family to Sikeston, Missouri in 1919. He worked for the Frisco Railroad, Sikeston Station for 39 years before retiring in 1958.
James had a heart attack at James’ Drugstore in downtown Sikeston, Missouri on January 3, 1961. He was rushed to Delta Community Hospital and passed away 10 minutes after arrival . Emma passed away in Sikeston, Missouri in 1974.
The couple are buried together at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri. James is fondly remembered by his granddaughter, Carolyn McClellan as being the "sweetest man in the world".
James had a heart attack at James’ Drugstore in downtown Sikeston, Missouri on January 3, 1961. He was rushed to Delta Community Hospital and passed away 10 minutes after arrival . Emma passed away in Sikeston, Missouri in 1974.
The couple are buried together at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri. James is fondly remembered by his granddaughter, Carolyn McClellan as being the "sweetest man in the world".
Additional Information on James and Emma
Source:
Biography by Debbie West
Family recollections from Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
Photos of James and Emma provided by Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
James Henry McClellan Obituary
Headstone photo created by Sondra Jones Wills at Find A Grave Memorial# 36455430
Biography by Debbie West
Family recollections from Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
Photos of James and Emma provided by Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
James Henry McClellan Obituary
Headstone photo created by Sondra Jones Wills at Find A Grave Memorial# 36455430