Kevin C. McLain

Kevin Carey McLain, age 60, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, after courageously fighting a 15-month battle with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer—Triple-Hit Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Diagnosed in April 2025, Kevin faced every challenge with remarkable courage, determination, grace, and even humor. His strength inspired everyone who had the privilege of walking beside him throughout his journey. Kevin was born on September 13, 1965, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Harold Wayne McLain and Dona Mae Carey McLain. Kevin is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 39 years, Julie Ann (Kolman) McLain; his cherished children, Shelby Elizabeth McLain, Ryan Palmer McLain (Feliciah), and Samuel Kolman McLain (Emma); his treasured grandson, Samuel Axton McLain; his father, Harold Wayne McLain; his sister, Callie Anne McLain Kunz; and his brothers, Timothy Wayne McLain and Scott Alan McLain. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Dona Mae Carey McLain. Although Kevin's life ended far too soon, his legacy lives on in the hearts of his family, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know him. Growing up, Kevin loved sports. He played little league football and baseball. He excelled as the star pitcher for the Tri-City Tigers baseball club during his youth, and later developed a lifelong passion for golf. He carried that love throughout adulthood and was especially proud of achieving and maintaining a 7.6 handicap. He was known to personalize his golf balls with Big Mac and the number 13. Kevin earned the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment that reflected the integrity, leadership, and service that defined his entire life. In the fall of 1986, Kevin met Julie Kolman. They were married on August 20, 1987, in the Jordan River Utah Temple, beginning a love story that would span nearly 39 wonderful years. Together they built a beautiful life centered on strong values, family, adventure, laughter, and unconditional love. He attended Brigham Young University, graduating in December 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, emphasizing Finance and Marketing, with a composite minor in Economics and Accounting. Kevin began his retail career with Target Corporation in Minneapolis in January 1991. Over the next 35 years, he built an exceptional career, working for respected retailers across the country before joining Ollie's Bargain Outlet in 2014 as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager. At Ollie's, Kevin found what he often described as his dream job. One of the proudest moments of his professional career was helping lead the company through its successful public offering in 2015. Kevin genuinely loved his work, and it showed in everything he did. His colleagues, vendors, and business partners admired his honesty, fairness, and authenticity. He led with an open-door policy that made everyone feel welcome and respected. He mentored countless people throughout his career and earned admiration across the retail industry. Those who worked alongside him described him best: "He had a special energy that no one else had." "He was always upbeat and great to work with." "Kevin is the reason I came out of retirement and started working at Ollie's." "He was always fair, honest, hardworking, driven, and straightforward—that doesn't always happen in our line of work." "He was our Superman." “My friend, who led us with Integrity, Honesty, Humility, Ethics, Generosity and Humor.” "Kevin was a retail legend." "He had an incredible instinct for new ideas and marketplace trends." "A great mentor and an even better friend." "He had a great smile and brought joy wherever he went." "I learned something every time I was with him." "Kevin embodied the very best qualities a person can possess—intelligence, kindness, loyalty, wisdom, competitiveness, and humor." "He was one of the finest people I've ever had the privilege to know." "He truly defined what it means to be a good man." Kevin was a loving husband, father, and "Papa." Family was his greatest joy. He gave his children the priceless gift of unconditional love while encouraging each of them to dream big, work hard, and become the very best versions of themselves. He led by example, offering wisdom, patience, kindness, and unwavering support through every stage of their lives. His children shared these words about their father: "I loved all the time you spent with us—reading books, playing catch, board games, and puzzles." "You inspire me to be better. You love me simply for who I am." "Thank you for being the dad every kid wishes they had." "You've taught me to lead with love, show up with kindness, and bring calm in the middle of chaos." "When I think of love, I think of you." "Thank you for leading our family by example." "You taught me what it means to be a man—to work hard, to care deeply, and to love without conditions." "The moments I'll treasure most are our deep, honest conversations. Your strength, wisdom, and unconditional love helped guide me through life's greatest challenges." "You are the best dad and role model. I love you." To Julie, Kevin was so much more than a husband. He was her soulmate, her rock, her confidant, her anchor, and her happy place. Together they shared a favorite saying: "Me and You. You and Me... Always." Kevin's quick wit and remarkable sense of humor brought laughter into every room. Even during the darkest days of his illness, he found reasons to smile and helped others do the same. He had an incredible gift for making everything feel just a little bit better. Reflecting on their life together, Julie shares: "Looking back over the years, there have been so many beautiful chapters and countless moments to treasure. We worked out together daily, traveled to new places, loved to explore and take weekend get-aways, climbed mountains, completed multiple Spartan Races, and even ran a marathon together. We played hard. We laughed often. We enjoyed great food, Friday date nights at the club where we'd squeeze in nine holes of golf before sunset, long walks and even longer conversations, movie nights on the couch holding hands, and simply just being together. Kevin was my go-to person – my most favorite person in the world to be with, my best friend and the love of my life. He made me feel safe, valued, respected, and deeply and unconditionally loved. Kevin was our financial wizard, our voice of reason, and the one who could make you laugh when you wanted to cry. He provided an incredible life for our family and taught us all the value of hard work. 'Just 5% more,' he'd always say, 'and you'll stand out'. Kevin leaves a hole in our family that can never be filled. Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Yet he also leaves us with priceless gifts: the understanding of what it means to fight with courage, to have grace under pressure, to find joy in the messiness of life, to remain resilient every single day, and to recognize that true strength comes from mindset, and that vulnerability is a superpower. There will never be another quite like my “Kevy Love”. I will forever carry and treasure the extraordinary love we shared." Kevin lived with purpose, led with integrity, loved without reservation, laughed often, and left every person he met a little better than he found them. His life was measured not only by his accomplishments, but by the countless lives he touched. He will be deeply loved, profoundly missed, and forever remembered. Kevin found inspiration in Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken, The Touch of the Master's Hand, and Andy Andrews' The Noticer. Though each tells a different story, they share a common thread—living with courage, recognizing the value in every person, and understanding that perspective has the power to change lives. Kevin didn't simply admire those messages; he lived them. He chose his own path, reminded others of their worth, and quietly helped countless people see the best in themselves. His race is finished. His work is complete. His love lives on in all of us. A Celebration of Kevin's Life will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at West Shore Country Club in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. An Open House will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at https://www.musselmanfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Kevin's memory to the Horse of Many Colors Cancer Foundation, a Utah charity that held a special place in his heart. Donations may be made at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/horse-of-many-colors-cancer-foundation-donation-page

Kevin C. McLain

September 13, 1965 - June 21, 2026