Bishop Lethenial McClam

Bishop Lethenial McClam, Business Owner of McClam Funeral Home, 74 years old, of New Haven, CT passed peacefully on October 4, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1942 in Kingstree, SC to the late Rev Dr. Jackson McClam and Mother Velar Mayes Woods McClam. Bishop McClam was baptized at the age of 12 at Goodwill Free Will Baptist Church. He attended Thomlinson School in Kingstree, SC. He joined Bishop G.W. Morgan’s Church in November 1957. Later he joined Corinth Temple UFWB Church, 519 Washington Ave, New Haven, where he served as an usher, choir member, and Sunday school teacher. He later became Sunday School Superintendent where he served faithfully. In August 1959, his brother, Esau wanted to start a quartet group, the Sensational Pilgrims of Faith. Esau died on November 6, 1969 and Bishop McClam kept the group going to 1971 until called by the Lord to preach. On September 27, 1974, he preached his first sermon. On December 12, 1980 he was ordained Bishop. He served as a faithful member for many years. He became President of the District Union and then was called to Pastor. Union Disciple Church opened on June 11, 1978. Bishop McClam is survived by his wife, First Lady Mary W. McClam, his children, Sheena, Shawneeque, Darrell L. and Darnell A. McClam (The Twins), 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, God children, Devon McDuffie, Dawn Aranio, spiritual sons, Apostle Vincent Smith and Apostle John Parson. He is predeceased by brothers, Prince, David, Wesley, and Esau McClam, and 5 sisters. They were all very special to him. The Twins and Shawneeque are preachers and Sheena is on her way. The family owned business, McClam Funeral Home, was opened in April 2000. It was located in New Britain, CT. In August 2001, they relocated to 95 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT. The family will be receiving guest Thursday after the service in the lower fellowship hall at The New Trinity Temple and at the Clarion Hotel conference room. _________________________________________________________________________ Hotel accommodations for family and friends have been reserved at the Clarion Hotel & Suites located at 2260 Whitney Ave., Hamden CT, 203-288-3831. Room rate $89.00 per night w/tax $102.35. Rooms will be available starting Wednesday, October 12 at 4pm, with check out on Saturday, October 15 by 11:00am The reserved rooms are under McClam Family.

Bishop Lethenial McClam

June 14, 1942 - October 4, 2016