of Mountain Home, AR
July 15, 1952 - July 10, 2020
Patrick Michael McLean, 67, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1952, to the late George Byron and Helen Louise (Heim) McLean in Oak Park, Illinois.
Pat moved to Mountain Home in 1967. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, cross country motorcycle trips with his buddies and later with his sister, Mary, brother-in-law, Jim and spending summer vacations with Mary's family. He participated in any fundraiser involving bikes or cars for anyone in need. He was part of the annual toy run providing funds and toys for the Christmas wish program. He was District 16 President of A.B.A.T.E. (Arkansas Bikers Aimed toward Education). He was road captain for 10 years for ''We can Make a Difference'' benefit ride for the food bank of North Central Arkansas backpack program for disadvantaged school children. He spent much of his time building and working on cars and enjoyed being able to help his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews offering them advice when asked. Pat worked for Kent Chevrolet for 40 years. For his 25th anniversary at Kent Chevrolet, he was gifted with a trip to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. He was always known as the ''Fearless Leader.'' Pat was loved by all who knew and met him.
He leaves behind his two children: Amy McLean of Gassville and Bobby McLean of Mountain Home; two sisters: Mary Brandt and husband, Jim, of St. Peter, Minnesota and Nancy Sheffield of Lockwood, New York; grandchildren: Hanna, Leah and Kendra McLean; niece and nephews: Garrett James Brandt (Angie), Skylar Layne Brandt (Mike Gill), Sevyron McLean Brandt; great niece and nephews: Sawyer, Camden and Piper Brandt; and his significant other, Dee Dee McCracken.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen McLean and brother George Robert McLean.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the local food bank.
A Celebration of Pat's Life will be announced at a later date.
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19 Condolence(s)
Rita Yearman
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Pat you were such a great friend. You will be missed.
Sending love to your family
Chuck Yearman
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Best Friend and Brother
Keep the wind in your face and the sun at your back. I will always have your six!
Norman "Al" Mitchell
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Pat was a great person and member of the motorcycle sport. I consider him one of the finest men I have ever known. RIP you will be missed very must.
Al Mitchell
Les Cook
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Worked with Pat at Kent, good guy.
Patricia Sanders
Sunday, July 12, 2020
I have a lot of memories of Pat my heart goes out to the family
Larry Skiver
Sunday, July 12, 2020
He was and is my friend.
Mary Vavruska
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Pat was a good friend and all around "great guy". He was such a big part of the local motorcycle community. "Laters" my dear friend.
Doug Bateham
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Gonna miss you, buddy !
Paula Roddy
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Sorry for your loss
Sincere sympathy
Paula Roddy
Bonnie Dillard
Sunday, July 12, 2020
I hope you and Stan are riding together now. Miss you both.
Tony Remsen
Saturday, July 11, 2020
We are very saddened to learn of your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
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STEVEN ROGERS
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Enjoy your ride on your HD!!
Bill & Annette Clements
Saturday, July 11, 2020
RIP my friend . . .
Ellen Montgomery
Saturday, July 11, 2020
So sorry,sending prayers
Jim bob
Saturday, July 11, 2020
RIP my brother ride the sky with the rest of the brothers and sisters that’s went before us till we ride again
Donna
Saturday, July 11, 2020
You are still always in my heart.
Till we again high in the sky. Miss you dearly.
Cathy Kramer
Friday, July 10, 2020
Rest in peace
LAURA FRASCO
Friday, July 10, 2020
Will miss our illustrious ride captain of ABATE District 16. Pat always knew the best routes to get us to (and, more importantly, home from!) so many wonderful destinations....... Ride free now, Pat. No more pain. Lead all those who went before you on that road in the sky.....
John Sontag
Friday, July 10, 2020
RIP....Enjoy your ride.