Leonard “Gene” McClure, 83, of Yawkey, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Hospice House West, South Charleston, following an extended illness.
Gene was born May 9, 1928. He served in the Korean War and retired from Pennzoil after 35 years of service as a welder. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 175. He was a member of the Yawkey Methodist Church, and the Alum Creek Benny Padilla VFW Post #4768.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Roxie McClure and stepfather, Alfie McClure, and step-brother Darrell McClure.Gene is survived by: Wife of 54 years: Lou Ellen Satterfield McClure; Two Daughters: Bridget Chipps (Eugene “Chip”) of Clarksburg, WV; Patricia Vickers (Johnny) of Julian, WV; 4 Grandchildren: Natalie (Jessie) Chipps Williams – Lumberport,WV; Aaron Chipps – Morgantown, WV; Emily and Jonathan Vickers – Julian, WV; Great Granddaughter: Marissa Williams – Lumberport, WV; Sister: Iris Jeanette Boyer – Golden, CO; Special Niece: Pamela (John Rogers) Boyer – Denver, CO; Step Sisters: Mabel and Ruth; Step Brother: David.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, WV, with Pastors Dave Callison and Butch Loftis officiating.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2011 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey, WV, with military graveside rites by Benny Padilla Post #4768.
The family would like to give a special thanks to caregiver Becky Lilly and Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., E., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.