Duane McLerran

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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