Charles Andrew McClenahan, 76, of Crisfield, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Christiana Medical Center near Wilmington, DE.

"Charlie Mac", as he was affectionately known, was born in Wilmington, NC February 7, 1941, and was the son of the late Charles Alfred and Dorothy Poleyette McClenahan.

He was a graduate of Crisfield High School class of 1960 and attended the Baltimore Institute. A formidable local businessman, he was the former project director for the Somerset County Community Action Agency, but was most notable as the founder and owner of Landmark Insurance and Financial Group in Princess Anne.  Retiring in 2014, he was proud of passing on his legacy to his two children, Ryan and Heather and his business partner and friend, Jill Hall, who took over the Landmark helm in his honor.

Charlie Mac's political career began as Mayor of the City of Crisfield from 1978-1982, and served in the House of Delegates from 1992-2003 where he was vice chair of the Eastern Shore delegation from 1998-2003.

The betterment of his community, however, was always at the forefront and he was instrumental in many facets of the growth and progression of Somerset County as a whole. He embraced change instead of fearing it and worked tirelessly to make his community a better place for everyone.  He founded and was involved with numerous community events and organizations including Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce, National Hard Crab Derby, J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake, Somers Cove Yacht Club, Great Hope Golf Course, Tri-County Council, Somerset County Economic Development Commission, Crisfield Heritage Foundation, Somerset County Maritime & Industrial Committee, Chesapeake Bay Commission, Tangier Sound Country Music Festival, Crisfield Jaycees, and Lower Shore Sheltered Workshop.

His hobbies included golfing, and boating and fishing with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Annette Tawes McClenahan of Crisfield; two children, Ryan Andrew McClenahan and his wife Heather Comer McClenahan of Eden and Heather Lynn McClenahan of Crisfield; two grandsons, James Andrew Hinman and Noah Hunter Hinman; nieces and nephews, Anne Vessey, Mary Kay Corbin and her husband Tim, Nancy Elizabeth "Sissy" Vessey, and William Vessey and his wife Cindy; several great nieces and nephews; and a host of close friends, and associates.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy McClenahan Vessey and her husband Bill.

Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Stephen S. Willing will be Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2 PM at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home where a viewing will be two hours prior. Interment will follow in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Somerset County Ambulance and Rescue Squad, LSCARS, P.O. Box 406, Crisfield, MD 21817; Crisfield Fire Department, P.O. Box 591, Crisfield, MD 21817; Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Department, 11794 Somerset Avenue, Princess Anne, MD 21853; or Wicomico Yacht Club, P.O. Box 73, Allen, MD 21810.

To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com