Raymond Oren McClure's Obituary
Raymond Oren McClure, 75, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Raymond was born November 24, 1942, in Decatur, IL the son of Raymond Eugene and Virginia Olive (Stout) McClure. He married June Hood on February 19, 1958. Raymond worked for the street department for the City of Decatur and for Consumer Service Station. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member of the Moose. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, June; Children Raymond Robert McClure of Kentucky, Debra June Clarke of Daytona Beach, FL, David Oren McClure of Toledo, IL, Danny Eugene McClure of Decatur, IL, Virginia Marie Kinney of Thomasboro, IL, Christopher “CJ” McClure of Decatur, IL; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ike (Cathy) Henson, John McClure, Maxine Schwartz, and Barbie Hartman.
He was preceded in death by his father Raymond McClure; his dad, Robert “Stack” Henson; his mother, Virginia Olive Henson; brothers, Mike Henson and Chuck McClure; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Honoring Raymond McClure’s wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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