Jackie Dean McClure, 68, of Suisun City, CA, formerly of Alkol, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012.
Jackie was born in Lincoln County, WV and raised in Alkol. He was a 1962 graduate of Duval High School and joined the U.S. Air Force and retired with 20 years of service. He married Penny Adkins and after retiring from the Air Force they moved to California, where he worked for Union Oil.
Jackie and his wife raised four children and also took care of numerous foster children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Virginia McClure of Alkol; one sister, Gloria Jean Nelson Hill of Ocala, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Penny; two daughters, Tina and Mary; two sons, J.D. and wife, Casey and Eugene and wife, Gina; five grandchildren, Tess, Makayla, Malik, Mason and Ashlyn; two sisters, Betty Kramlick and husband, Jim of Milford, DE; Suzann Hall and husband, Denver of Alkol; two brothers, Junior and wife, Diann of Morrisvale and Timmy and wife, Joyce of Danville. Special friends Kyle, Cindy, Trey and Tucker Breedlove of Julian.
He will be saldy missed by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Spurlocksville Church of Christ with Minister Richard Runyan officiating. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service.
Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.