Thomas McLean Jr., 64 went home to be with the Lord May 26, 2009. Thomas was born July 28, 1944 in Maxton, NC to the late Tommie McLean and Lillie Bell Gilchrist of Maxton, NC. Thomas was a dedicated employee of U.S Repeating Arms. He leaves to cherish his memory; Wife, Mary McLean; Son, Anthony McLean; Daughters, Angela C. McLean, Anita McLean- Emery (Cedric) all of New Haven, CT; Brothers, Johnnie McLean (Susie) of Maxton, NC, and Ronald McLean of Rochester, NY; Sisters, Eva McLean of Landover, MD, Frances Graham of Maxton, NC, Rose McLean (Lenzie) of Maxton, NC, Evera Nick (Dwight)of Maxton NC, and Gladys McLean (Vernon) of Maxton, NC; Grandchildren, Anthony Crockett, Anthony McLean, Jr., Briana McLean, Gerod Tinsley, II, Antwone McLean, Kayla Emery, Kamiyah Emery, Tyshawn McLean, and Angela McLean. He also leaves to mourn; Daughters, Casey Jones, Tyshell Durham, Randall Durham; Sons, Thomas Durham, Marquise Durham, all of New Haven, CT and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Myrtle Jacobs. A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Jesus Loves You C.O.M, Inc., 308 Hubert- McLean Avenue, Red Springs, NC. Friends may call Friday May 29, 2009 from 11:00 AM‑1:00 PM at the Howard K. Hill Funeral Services 1287 Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Lauringburg, NC. To leave a message of comfort for the McLean family, please visit www.howardkhillfuneralhome.com.