William "Bill" Duncan McLean passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 79. Bill was born on October 19, 1941 in Lumberton, NC to the late Malcolm Hector "Mac" McLean, Jr. and Margaret Morris McLean. He graduated from Lumberton High School and went on to attend Wake Forest University and Campbell College, where he graduated with a degree in business. He attended Law School at Chapel Hill where he realized business better suited him. He went to work for Southern National Bank and then went to work for his dad at M.H. McLean Wholesale Grocery Company, which later became Nash Finch. Bill then became part owner of Barnes Paving Company, where he worked until he retired in 2012.

Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey English.

He is survived by his wife, Gail W. McLean; his brother, Malcolm McLean (Meg); his cousin, Buddy McLean (Kelly), who was like a second brother; and five children: Emerson Berne (David), Missy Daniels (Michael), Will McLean (Kristen), Dana Evans (Chad), and Brian English (Antonia). He has twelve well-loved and spoiled grandchildren: David Berne, Will Berne, Caroline Daniels, Matthew Daniels, William McLean, Hunter English, Luke English, Faith Lunsford, Kierstynn Shepley, Ian Evans, Raney Evans, and Cade Evans; and many other loved family members and friends.

Bill was a founding member of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship. He loved the Lord and taught his children and grandchildren to as well. His strong faith and generous and loving ways will live on in those whose lives he touched.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Doug Reedy and Rev. Tim Little officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends and loved ones at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to: First Baptist Church of Lumberton Youth Group, 606 N. Walnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, or to a charity of your choice.