Wally McClarren

Wally McClarren, born March 4, 1948 in Detroit, MI, went to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. Preceding Mr. McClarren in death are his parents, Walter McClarren, Sr., and Mary McClarren; in-laws, Hugh and Elizabeth Stubblefield; brother-in-law Wayne Stubblefield and sister-in-law Teresa Stubblefield. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Pat Stubblefield McClarren; children, Brent (Misty) Warren of McMinnville, Joy (David) Gornto of Knoxville, and Shannon (Charles) Martin of Nashville; grandchildren, Spencer (Annie) Warren, Parker Warren, Jacob Gornto, Christian Gornto, Charlie Martin, III, John Martin, Gavin Martin and Joseph Martin; great-granddaughter, Finley Warren; brother-in-law, Dale Stubblefield; sister-in-law, Francisca Stubblefield and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. A retired judicial commissioner with Warren County, TN, Mr. McClarren was a life-long law enforcement officer, beginning a career in Detroit before moving to the Pinellas Co., FL Sheriff’s Department. Wally was also an accomplished and record-holding high school and college cross-country competitor in Michigan. Wally loved his Westwood Church of Christ family, where he was a long-time member. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westwood youth group or www.ableyouth.org. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at High Funeral Home. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Mt. View Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.