Ethan Ryan McLean

Ethan Ryan McLean, 28, of Bladenboro left this world unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born April 2, 1998, the son of Ryan McLean and Gina Bryan Lee.

Ethan was known for his friendly disposition and his willingness to spread joy to others. His favorite pastime was playing games with friends and family or spending time with his children. He was a loving son, devoted brother and proud father who will always be remembered for his deep devotion and compassionate spirit.

Ethan was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Betty Bryan and paternal grandfather, Jimmy McLean and twin brothers, Aaron and Wade McLean. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Gina Lee and husband Robert of Lumberton, his father Ryan McLean of Bladenboro, maternal grandfather Danny Bryan, paternal grandmother Judy Turner, two sons Eden and Eli McLean, fiancé Kathy Hill, three brothers  Nathan McLean, Lukas McLean, and Justin Storms, one sister, Beth McLean and a host of extended family and friends who loved him dearly.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Bladen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Elizabethtown.