GERALD L. McLEAN, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 4:00 AM at his residence after several months illness. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky on August 17, 1942 he was the son of the late Joseph Lynn and Lottie Durham McLean.

Gerald was a lifelong commercial and residential building contractor.  McLean Construction Company renovated the Adair County Courthouse, constructed the John Adair School and the Adair County Library.  Gerald McLean was the project manager for the Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dining Center, Fugate Science Building, Holloway Health and Wellness Center along with numerous other projects on the  campus.  He attended the 3trees church and he enjoyed boating on Green River Lake and his annual Gatlinburg, Tennessee trips.

Survived by his longtime devoted companion;  Charmaine Stewart of Columbia, KY

Two daughters; Sherri (Carl) Johnson of Columbia, and Suzanne (Michael) Sandidge of Stearns, Kentucky  Four grandchildren, Baylee (Wes) Walker, Connor Johnson, Trent Harrison, Tate Sandidge

Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Monday, November 26, 2018 at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 3:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.

Rev. Troy Long will be officiating and pallbearers will be Dan Antle, Bob Clutterbuck, Terry Moore, Russell McQueary, Dr. Roger Smith, David Upchurch  Honorary:  Donnie Howell, Eddie Shively, J C Johnson

Expressions of sympathy are suggested to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK  73123-1718, 3trees Church or Great Oaks Ministries 12069 Knifley Road Knifley, KY  42753   and may be left at the funeral home.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.