CRAMERTON - Timothy "Tim" Ford McLean, 44, passed away March 21, 2011, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

He was the son of the late James Augustus "Gus" McLean, Sr and Nell Ford McLean of Belmont.

He was a loving son, brother, friend, uncle and companion. Tim enjoyed making people laugh. He was a man of many trades.

In addition to his loving mother, survivors include: Sister: Lynn McLean of Gastonia; brother, James Augustus McLean Jr. and wife, Melissa of Medina, Tenn.; companion, Connie Mills of Gastonia; uncle, Frank McLean of Mount Holly; nieces and nephews, Shannon Price and husband, Chris of Landis, Jay McLean, Zac McLean, Nolan McLean all of Medina, Tenn.; great nephew, Grayson Price of Landis; special friend, Darryl Watson of Gastonia.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bumgardner Chapel with the Rev. Joe Lawing officiating.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Gastonia.

Memorials may be made to Donor's Choice.

Send online condolences to www.mcleanfuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the McLean family.