Dr. Harry A. McClaren

November 9, 1950 - July 27, 2015

Dr. Harry Albert McClaren, 64, a forensic psychologist of Gadsden County suddenly passed away on July 27, 2015. He was the son of the late Samuel L. McClaren. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Beth Mueller-McClaren, his sons Sam McClaren and Buck Mueller, his grandsons Blake and Brandt Mueller, his mother Frances Karr McClaren, and his sister Kristin McClaren. Harry was a native of Richmond, Virginia where he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond. While at UR he was initiated as a brother in his father's fraternity, Kappa Sigma. He received his Master's in Psychology from Mississippi State and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Virginia Tech.  Harry was the Chief of Psychology at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and he also worked in Forensic Services and Corrections Mental Health Institution at the State Hospital in Chattahoochee. Since 1996 he operated a private practice specializing in forensic psychology. Harry was declared an expert witness many times throughout his career and was well respected. He will always be remembered as "the kindly, Dr. Mac." Harry was brilliant, witty, charitable to those in need, compassionate, and was a lover of life. He possessed a keen interest in history, firearms and all things American.  At this time the family is requesting privacy. A celebration of Dr. Harry McClaren’s life will be held at a later date.