John Marshall McLean

John Marshall "Johnny Reb" McLean, 75, of St. Pauls, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at home.

Johnny Reb was born March 30, 1950, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to the late Bill and Hilda McLean. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Buddy McLean; sister Brenda Wood; and nephew, Michael Tanner.

He is survived by his son, Chad McLean, of St. Pauls; three daughters, Jeanette Case and husband Mike of Pendleton, Indiana, Candace Roberts and husband Terry of Hope Mills, and Lynn Ragan and husband David of Willow Springs; five grandchildren, Cannon, Karson, Graclyn, Palyn, and Chandler; sisters, Sharon Taylor and Cindy McLean; brother, Mike McLean; and several nieces and nephews.

An outdoorsman at heart, Johnny Reb felt most at home under an open sky. Whether it was casting a line on a simple pond, or enjoying hot rod cars; he enjoyed them both to the fullest.