Duane McLerran
July 7, 1952 ~ July 28, 2024
Duane McLerran, 72, of Mooresville, passed on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Community Hospital South. He was born in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee on July 7, 1952 to the late Raymond McLerran and Nettie (Hix) McLerran.
Duane grew up in Irvington and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis. He enlisted in the United States Marines on July 13, 1970 and served his country honorably. He co-owned a couple bars over the years. He also worked as a bus driver for Greyhound and Metro in addition to being a truck driver.
He married the love of his life, Lisa Ann Carpenter, on July 8, 1989. The couple has enjoyed over 35 years of marriage. Duane enjoyed car shows and traveling the United States with his wife. He was an avid Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac fan.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends including his wife, Lisa McLerran of Mooresville; son, Tommy (wife, Shannon) Kestler of Brooklyn; daughters, Lori Kestler of Plainfield and Angela Stanton of Mooresville; brother, Coell McLerran of Oaklandon; grandchildren, Sean Kestler, Aaron Kestler, Brenna Ervin, Kaleb Kestler, Hannah Stanton, Hank Stanton, and Madalyn Kestler; great grandchild, Luca Kestler; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Duane was preceded in death by his father and mother, Raymond and Nettie McLerran; son, Jason McLerran; and sisters, Shirley Woodrum and Arcella Allsup.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, August 3rd from 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Duane’s Life Celebration® Service will follow beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Mooresville Cemetery.
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Dweenie will be truly missed. He was ornery for sure but had the biggest heart. I can only imagine the reunion him and Dad had. Lisa and family. Our hearts are breaking for you. WE LOVE YOU.
Duane,
As a child I would always look forward to seeing you pull up at my grandparents home to chop it up with sonny . You were always good to me and I’m forever greatful for that. You were the one who told me my father had passed and you gave me a hug and told me everything would be alright and it was. Your missed and always will be 😢 😭
Love you ❤️
Davis and Linda Pickett has purchased Sympathy Garden for Duane McLerran
LimRic Family has purchased Pure Peace for Duane McLerran
We are so sorry for your loss, prayers for Duanes family.
Where do I begin honey bunny? How do I go on without you? It’s going to be the hardest thing I’ve ever done to see you on Saturday. I miss you so very much. My heart is broken in a million pieces. You were my best friend, my one true love. I miss you you so much & can’t wait to be with you again. I’m totally lost. Can’t sleep, can’t eat, thinking only of you my love. Just know my Waynie, I will try my best to make you proud. I love you so very much. Say hello to my mom & dad & Jason for me. Until we
meet again my love.
Your loving wife,
Lisa💔🙏🏻
Your Schutz family has purchased Sympathy Garden for Duane McLerran
I miss you so much papaw, you’ll forever be on my mind
Papaw, you will forever be missed! I am grateful for the 4 years I got to spend with you! We will take care of grandma! Love you always,
Megan ❤️
Phil Semenick and family has purchased Eternal Friendship for Duane McLerran
Papaw you’ll be forever missed, you always had great stories to share with us and always knew how to make us laugh. I love you Big dawg
Oh papaw, I’ll forever miss you, your stories, your laugh, your smile, driving you to appointments and talking about all of the memories, sitting and listening to Stevie Nicks. You were an amazing papaw. You stepped up and took care of us when you didn’t have to and for that I will forever be grateful. Don’t worry, I won’t let anyone drink your diet coke! Love you forever Papaw
Duane, you were a great husband to my sister. A wonderful dad and grandpa to the kids. Thank you for taking good care of everyone. You will be so missed. We love you. Rest Easy Sweet Guy
With love Josh Amanda and kids has purchased Peace Lily for Duane McLerran
Sorry for your loss, Lisa.
Duane, thank you for being such a wonderful husband to our sister, and for the love you provided to her children, and, of course, the love you had for our father and mother. One of the best days for our family was when you joined us, one of the worst is when you left. You brought honor to our family through your service to our country, you brought bright light and happiness into our lives. We all miss you so much. Enjoy the peacefulness that you have earned, we look forward to being in your presence again someday.