June 5, 2012

Funeral for Jeffery “Bodean” O’Neal McClung, 42, of Vinemont will be Fri., June 8, at 11 a.m. at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill Heintz officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.

Burial will follow in Cook Cemetery.

Mr. McClung was born Aug. 4, 1969, and died Tue., June 5, 2012, at his residence.

He was a 1987 graduate of Brewer High School where he learned paint and auto body repair. He worked in the auto paint business for 18 years before becoming disabled by health problems. He loved life and anything to do with cars. His hobbies included following NASCAR’s No. 24 Jeff Gordon, drag racing, hot rods and show cars. He enjoyed boating and college football and was an avid Auburn fan.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary “Helen” Stinson Swindall, who he cherished and from whom was given the nickname “Bodean” that he carried thoughout his life, and his maternal grandfather, William Lavern Nelson.

He is survived by his parents, Larry O. McClung of Falkville and Sheilah Nelson Horton of Yulee, Fla.; a son, Billy Heath McClung of Cherokee; a sister, Dana Suzanne Beasley and husband Kenneth Beasley of Falkville; a niece: Lauren Beasley; a nephew, Jordan Beasley; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.