Roy E. McLain's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee

Roy E. McLain

May 9, 2026

Memphis, Tennessee

Roy E. McLain's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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Roy E. McLain Obituary

The passing of Roy E. McLain (Memphis, Tennessee) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 9, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wife Jenwyl Dean Ferrell; his wife Mary Elizabeth McKnight; his parents, Floyd Estill McLain and Hallie Mae Cantrell; and his siblings, William Lafayette McLain, Charles Allen McLain, Jerry Andrew McLain Sr., Robert Floyd McLain, Dorothy Lee McLain, Shirley A McLain and Patricia Ann McLain.

He is survived by: his children, Roy Jr. and Helen Mae McLain; his grandsons, John Allen McLain and Paul Michael Lanning; and his great grandchildren, Lucy Michelle Lanning, Caroline Elizabeth Lanning and Charles Michael Lanning.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park (2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133).

The family requests that memorials be made to the Mid-South Food Bank.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park



Sat

May 16

Graveside service

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park
2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133

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