Wayne McClelland

Mr. Wayne McClelland, age 75, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Mr. McClelland was born December 27, 1950, in Granite City, Illinois, son of Darwin Mueller and Lorene Woodard Mueller.

Mr. McClelland proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. His service fostered a lifelong commitment to supporting fellow veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he served disabled veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he advocated for veterans’ rights.

Mr. McClelland was passionate about his family and those who called him “Poppy.” He cherished his family and treasured every moment spent with them. Professionally, Mr. McClelland worked as an Oil Factory Blender for Troco Oil. Beyond his career, he enjoyed both woodworking and leatherworking as a hobby. He enjoyed old music and had a fondness for antique shopping.

In addition to his parents, Mr. McClelland is preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Miller McClelland; son, Jason Michael McClelland; and daughter, Courtney Owens (Eric).

Mr. McClelland is survived by his daughters, Brandi Azlin (John), and Sonni Kendall; grandchildren: Hannah Long (Vance), Haylee Griffin (Drew), Lemual Azlin (Brooke), Whitney Azlin, Sadie Burgess, Chase Burgess, Legend Owens, Journey Owens, Shooter Owens, Maverick Owens, Courtney Minter (Guy), Katie Minter (Landon), Cody Minter (Emily), and Bo Minter (Tori); great-grandchildren: Rhylee, Sawyer, Walker, Wade, Khalyla, Sophia, Ronan, Remington, Ben, Jessie, Johnny, Jackson, Heath, Slade, Mollie, Luke, and Millie; siblings: Roger Mueller (Michelle), Gary McClelland (Carol), and Brenda Underwood; and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Smith & Miller Funeral Home, with Pastor Terry Brown officiating.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Wayne McClelland.