Kennith Paul McClure, 74, of Bitely, Michigan formerly of Sumerco, West Virginia, passed from this life Tuesday September 3, 2013 in Big Rapids, Michigan after an extended illness.
He was born January 3, 1939 to Okey and Gracie Goode McClure who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his former wife of 28 years Ada Mae, and one sibling, Yvonne Judy Wise.
He was a graduate of Duval High School and a retiree of Ford Motor Company.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sarah Ann and four children, Joyce Effie (Smoke) Skipper of Rio, West Virginia, Okey Kennith McClure of Baldwin, Michigan, Walter Garland, and Ellen Ethel (Mike) Dotson of Upper Mud River, West Virginia.
Also surviving are three siblings, Betty Ann (Richard) Runyan of Sod, West Virginia, Eddie Joseph (Evelyn) McClure of Adrian, Michigan, Golda Lynn (Butch) Sowards of Hurricane, West Virginia. Five grandchildren, one great grandson, two stepchildren, three step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Service will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, West Virginia with Rev. Eddie McClure officiating. Burial will follow at the Midkiff Cemetery Sumerco, West Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.