Andrew Frazier McClarney

Andrew (Andy) Frazier McClarney, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 at Williamson Medical Center. He lived at Franklin Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Franklin Tennessee. Andy was born on March 13, 1955 in Columbus, Ohio, and was a son of the late Austin and Eva McClarney. He had an older brother Jack Long (deceased), brother Jan Long, twin sister Berith McClarney (deceased) and younger sister Linda McClarney (deceased). Andy was married to Deborah McDearman McClarney for 49 1/2 years. They met in college at Middle Tennessee State University.

He is survived by two sons: Christopher (Jasmine) McClarney, and Daniel (Blake) McClarney. He was a proud grandfather to three grandchildren: Aliya McClarney, Ceili McClarney, and Charlotte (Charlie) McClarney. Andy attended MTSU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education and then went on to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in religious education.

He was a Minister of youth at Covington First Baptist Church, Albertville First Baptist Church, and Alabaster First Baptist Church. He received Teacher of the Year for his first year of teaching in Georgia. He also taught in Nashville, Tennessee and had a chaplain's degree from the VA hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Andy enjoyed singing in Sacred Harp singers while in college and had a voice scholarship to MTSU. He sang in many church choirs and enjoyed listening to Christian music and participating in dance lessons with his wife. Andy and his close friends from MTSU/BSU (Baptist Student Union) would get together every fall for a retreat. He loved to cook and watch the cooking channel.

His Celebration of Life will be held in the Wallace Chapel at Christ Church 15354 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37211 in January of 2026. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. (Information can be found online)

The family would like to thank the staff at Franklin Wellness and Rehabilitation Center and the hospice nurses who cared for Andy. We also want to thank the many friends and family who came to visit Andy in the nursing home. God Bless!