William Quentin McLelland

William (Will) Quentin McLelland passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home in Asheville, NC. He was 29. Will is survived by his parents, Paula McLelland of Raleigh, NC and Carey McLelland of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; and his brother Scott McLelland of Columbia, SC. 

Will grew up in Mills River, NC, attended Mills River United Methodist Church, graduated from West Henderson High School, and then graduated in 2018 from Appalachian State University. While at ASU and working part time at Lucy Brock Child Development Program in Boone, NC, Will discovered that small children adored him. He proudly kept art work the children made for him on the walls in his home. He worked as a Manager at Ingles Grocery and enjoyed spending his free time with his friends and family, cooking delicious meals, and playing with his Corgi puppy, Roscoe.

Will’s kind and generous nature was a blessing to all who knew him. Anyone in need, including complete strangers, could always count on a helping hand from Will McLelland.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in the Chapel of Mills River United Methodist Church with Reverend Luke Christy and Reverend Sam Smithson officiating. The family will receive friends following the Memorial Service in the Fellowship Hall. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lucy Brock Child Development Program, 663 Howard Street, Hamby Alley, Boone, NC 28607.

The care of Mr. McLelland has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Canton and an online memorial register is available at “Obituaries” at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.