Averrill Boyd McClure, born May 28, 1946, of Alkol, WV, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the age of 73.
He was a member of the Summit Ridge Community Church in Sumerco. He was a graduate of Duval High School Class of 1964. Averrill was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Korea with the 1st Missile Battalion 42nd Field Artillery Firing Platoon of B-Battery along the DMZ. He retired as a Foreman with 36 years in the Coal Industry and was a member of the UMWA. Averrill was also a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768 acting as Post Commander since 2016.
Averrill was predeceased by his parents, Boyd and Barbara McClure; brothers, Randy and Cecil “Bill” McClure; father and mother-in-law, Charles “Boots” and Lucille Tully; and brother-in-law, Wayne Roberts.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gale; sons, Jason McClure (Chloe) and Denny (Jaime) Stone; twin daughters, Rachel and Rochelle Foster; grandchildren, Kodie, Marlee, Mia, Landon, Roman and Jayden; brothers, Alton (Barbara Mae), Buddy (Abby), and Mickey; sisters, Helen Roberts, Chlo (Larry) Booth, Marian (Mack) Stone, Carolyn (Chuck) Adkins and Teresa (Jerome) Adkins; sisters-in-law, Sandra, Barbara Ann and Martha McClure. Averrill will be greatly missed by all of his nieces, nephews, church family, Army buddies and many friends. We will miss his precious smile and humble heart.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Evangelist Brandon McClure, Pastor Kevin Workman, Evangelist Jonny Slazo, and Pastor Jeff Mosteller officiating. Burial will follow at the McClure Family Cemetery in Alkol with military gravesite rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
There are so many wonderful things that can be said about Averrill, yet none would do him justice. He adored his family. He loved his country, but most importantly he was a godly man and lived a great example of a Christian life. We will miss him more than we could ever express, but we are comforted in knowing that he is now in the arms of the one he loved most.
Carl and I love your family. What a blessing you all have been to us. Praying for all of you. Averill was a very special person.
So sorry. I just found out about him passing away. Praying for Gale and all of the family!
Let me start by saying Averrill was my Best Friend facebook. He was so kind.He once told me If anyone bother you on here let me know and I’ll straighten them out. A friend was asking me for money. He told me friends don’t ask friends for money. Gale I am so sorry for your loss. He’s a good guy and I miss him so much.. Love And Prayers To All… Linda
Uncle Averill was a truly great, honorable man. From being a supportive “rock” for his family, to serving this country as a soldier, he will be greatly missed by myself, and many many others. I wish peace and comfort for Aunt Gale, and my entire family through this solemn time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I love your family. I always felt welcomed at all the family functions I was fortunate to participate in. Averill always had a smile on his face. Prayers for all the family!!!
Gail, my heart breaks for you. You had a wonderful husband who loved the Lord and his wife and family most. May God hold you in his embrace and help you thru. To the family, I knew you all for most of my life and love and respect all. May God hold you all in his arms. Averill will be greatly missed.
Averill was the sweetest man I’ve ever met. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. He was a patriot. May his family be comforted with the knowledge that he is lighting up Heaven with that sweet smile.
Gale: I am so very sorry! Averrill was such a wonderful friend and classmate! I’m so thankful I got to visit with him last Sunday! My love and prayers for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. My Mom, Madeline Breedlove Tackett use to talk about your mom Barbara & what a great family she had. I don’t remember Averrill but I know we are related. We are sending you our prayers and love to all.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Averrill’s family. I’ve known him since I was in high school. He will be sadly missed!
Av was one of my favorite people on this world. He always made you feel loved and was such a great example of a Godly, Christian man. Much love to my McClure cousins. Rejoicing in the knowledge that Av is with our Jesus.
Sorry for your loss. Averill was a great friend to so many people. He was loved by everyone he came in contact with. Always had a smile on his face. Prayers for all the family.
Gone but not forgotten. Will miss you. I know Mom and Lucille will be there with open arms.
Buddy, Abby and rest of family.
My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. My good thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you can rest in the peace of knowing he is with Jesus now and you can see him again one day soon. I love your family so, so much. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort, mercy, and peace around you through this time.