MR. ANTHONY DONELLE McLIN – Age 54, - Of Rossville, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on January 18, 1967 to the late Rev. Walter Lee McLin and Janie Mae Bryant McLin. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church where he played the bass guitar for the choir, and he formerly played for the Spiritual Highlights of Chattanooga. Anthony was a 1985 graduate of Rossville High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting from Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, TN. He was employed with Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital as the Director of Plant Operations. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves in the Persian Gulf War Operation Desert Storm. Anthony was a member of 100 Black Men of Chattanooga, avid Georgia Bulldogs Fan, loved motorcycles, and working out at the H.O.P.
Anthony leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife of seventeen years, Stephanie McCoy McLin; children, Xavier McLin, Chelsea Smith; granddaughter, Zaia Leigh McLin; bonus mom, Eula Mathis McLin; brothers, J. Walter (Teresa) McLin, Jimmy (Shannon) McLin, Johnny Mathis; sisters, Debbie (Michael) Johnson, Sharon (Calvin) Figgures, Donna McLin, Kathy Langford, Gwen Gilbert, Marilyn Pitt, Sherri Mitchell; mother-in-law, C. Renae Burse McCoy; father-in-law, Willie (Cherrie) McCoy; sister-in-law, Danielle (Kyle) Kalwary; brother-in-law, Dustin McCoy; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; special friends, Robert Russell, Monza Sneed, Shawn Wilson, Sr., Christy Wilson, William Davis, Jr., Lesa Russell; other relatives, and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 4:00 P. M. at Olivet Baptist Church, 740 East M. L. K. Blvd., Chattanooga, TN with Pastor Michael Montgomery as Eulogist, and Pastor Ronald Carson, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment at Chattanooga National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 12:30 P. M. for Committal Service. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Praying strength and comfort for the McLin at this most difficult time may God bless and keep you in the days ahead.
Anthony, was my son in law, whom I loved very much. To know him was to LOVE him. He will be missed beyond words ability to explain. God called, Anthony answered. We have to answer God's call or Satan's summon one day.I believe Anthony accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, today maybe your day. Have you given your life to Christ, repented, how's your heart? Make a choice this day. I will carry Anthony McLin's memory in my heart and thoughts until we meet again. Praying for my family of both sides, for you see, each McCoy and each McLin shared in Stephanie and Anthony's union.
Bryant and I are deeply sorry for your lose. We saw Anthony at the last family reunion and it was such a joy. He will be truly missed. RIP Cuz! 🙏🏾
Sending condolences to the McLin Family. Anthony will forever be missed by many.
Jackie "JusJackie" Johnson
My husband Jeff and I and our family would like to extend our deepest and sincerest prayers for the entire Mclin family at your time of sorrow. We met Anthony when him and his wife would accompany us to many dinners we had. He was a kind soul and we are honored to have met him. May the Lord bless you all and May he help you find peace at this difficult time. Respectfully, Chantel Burt and Family
To my Family in Georgia-Sorry to hear about your loss. RIH, cousin Anthony. "To be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord". Linda McLin & Shawn McLin 3224 Castlecreek DR, Madison, AL
My deepest condolences to the entire McLin family. Anthony was a good friend and classmate. May God give you strength in this difficult time. Harris Family
Sending my condolences to the family. Anthony was admired and very well respected at EBH as a coworker and mentor to the new employees. We would never forget all the kindness and sunshine he brought to us. God is with all of you all the time. From the Front Desk Team at EBH.
I send my deepest condolences to Stephanie, children and the entire MCLIN family. I pray God continue to comfort you all, and give you strength, And cover you all with his loving arms.In his son Jesus name Amen.
My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Stephanie, I love you and my heart aches for you. Praying your strength!
Dee
My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Praying that God gives you strength during this difficult time. Vanessa Foster-Sutton
I light this candle in remembrance of Anthony. My deepest and most sincere condolences for Steph, the children and rest of the family. May God wrap his loving and protecting arms around you all ❤️
To Donna McLin and Family, We pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer our condolences to you all. Love Lerone and Michele Winston
Sending prayers to this precious family for strength and peace in this hard time. -Briana Thompson
Sending love and prayers to the entire Mclin family. We love y'all. Aunt Gracie and Aunt Carolyn
We offer our deepest sympathy to the McLin Family. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days to come. For where the chain is broken, He is the link that binds. Tim/Yanetta Bowman and Family.
Sending prayers and love to Stephanie, Xavier, Chelsea and the entire McLin family. I pray that God will give you peace & comfort during this difficult time. Love Sherita Langston & family
My Sincerest Condolences to the entire McLin Family. I pray that God will cover you in peace and comfort. Jessica Fields Perry
Anthony its so hard to write this just to say goodbye. In Celebration of you Saturday we will come together one more time just like you wanted. We the Turners love you and will miss you. We know you are in Heaven Playing that Bass Guitar for the heavenly Choir. With love always Bryan and Erica Turner
Stephine and family I send my condolences and heart felt sympathy. Anthony was like my family growing up our family's were very close. May God continue to continue to comfort you. Just know that I am praying for you and family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Our sincerest condolences to the McLin family. Anthony will never be forgotten, he was great classmate and childhood friend with a smile that lit up the room. Praying that God will comfort each of you doing this time. Love, Van and Genita Wooten
Praying 🙏 for the entire family during your season of bereavement. As you celebrate Anthony's life may the peace of God strengthen and keep you all in perfect peace as you keep your mind stayed on him. Elder Henrietta Erskine- Olivet Baptist Church 💜💛
The First North Georgia Missionary Baptist Association extends Our Condolences and Prayers to the McLin Family. We Lift each of you in Prayer as well lament the Earthly Departure of this our Brother. May God in His Infinite Knowledge and Mighty Ways console and keep each of you in His Loving Arms.
Rev. T. Hambrick, Mod. - Rev. W. Tramble, Jr. Vice Mod. - Sis. S. White, Pres. Women's Aux.
Our condolences go out to Stephanie, Xavier,Chelsea and the entire McLin family. We are praying that God will heal your broken heart and bring you peace throughout this sad and sorrowful time. Love you! Daryl & Kathy Clark
Our Prayers and Thoughts are extended to the McLin Family for a Time Such As This. We Pray your Earthly Strength as each of you Reach Upwards for Heavenly Consolation. God in His Majestic Power and Loving Arms Be with Each of You as you Cling to one another for Earthly Strength, and Cling to God for Earthly Consolation. Love and Caring, Rev. & Mrs. Donald White
My deepest condolences to the family of Anthony McLin. I met Anthony when he came to work at Shaw plant 52. He was a very polite and honorable person. May God be with you all in this time of bereavement.
My deepest condolences to you Stephanie, Xavier, Chelsea and the entire McLin family during your time of bereavement and after. Praying with you and for you. Curtis & Patrice Smith & Family
RIP Anthony From Geri Unit Kay Kia Alan Walter You Will Be Miss
My sincerest condolences to the family. I worked with Anthony at Shaw and he was ALWAYS a gentleman and a pleasure to be around. Wishing you all peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Tametric Payne
To the entire McLin family, I am so saddened by your loss. Anthony was truly a kind person and I know he loved God and people. I pray you find comfort for your souls during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Monica "Faye" Walton and family.
Prayers Going Out To the Family We Love You Anthony You Will be Truly Miss from Erlanger Behavioral Health
We send our sincere condolences to you Stephanie and the entire McLin Family. We just took this same walk 8 months ago. May you find Peace, Healing and Comfort during this time. SILMON&LEWIS FAMILY
Rest in Peace Anthony your job here was well done my Brother. God Bless you and family. Preston Shropshire & Family
My condolences to the family! I am Sending Prayers,love,and peace to the family at this time. If you need anything I'm only a phone call away, I love you all. Lisa R. Thompson
My Sincerest Condolences To The Family .May God Comfort and give you all peace.....Your Cousin ,Amy Burse-Grayson
My condolences to the family. Family hold on to GOD unchanging hand that he give you comfort in thing you ask of him🙏
I am sending prayers of love and strength to you Stephanie. I pray that GOD will cover you, your children and the rest of the family during this time of your great loss....Tiffina Johnson and Family.
Stephanie I am sorry for your loss. You, your children and the rest of the McLin family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Anthony was special may god comfort the family love 💕 Anna Ceresa & Johnny Bowens
Anthony you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. My brother in Christ love Danny and Sharon Burton and family.
Stephanie, I am so sorry that Anthony had to leave you and your family but he had to answer the call from God. I can imagine your sadness because 17 years ago I was going through this same trial. My faith and knowing that my husband was saved and worshipped the Lord was my consolation. I hope the same for you. Continued prayers for you that the Lord will keep you strong in the days to come. WillieBell Clemons-Davis
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