HOWARD VERNON MCCLURE
October 12, 2015
Howard Vernon McClure, 88, of Skygusty passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. Born March 5, 1927 in Horsepen, VA, he was the son of the late McKinley Clay McClure and Bertha Mae Murphy McClure. He was a World War II veteran of the US Navy, and was a retired state mine inspector. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Ann McClure. Those left to cherish his memory are three sons, Allen L. McClure and wife Gwen of Bluewell, Dwight McClure and wife Kim of Bluefield, and Wayne McClure and wife Kathy of North Tazewell, VA; two daughters, Freida Harmon of Cornelius, NC and Linda S. Pauley of Culpepper, VA.; and 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted Thursday, October 15 at 1 p.m. in the Douglas Mortuary Chapel in Welch with the Rev. Martin West officiating. Burial will follow in Brewsterdale Cemetery, Brewsterdale where military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Post 1144, Iaeger. Friends may call an hour prior to the service on Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.douglasmortuary.com.
Howard Vernon McClure, 88, of Skygusty passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his home. Born March 5, 1927 in Horsepen, VA, he was the son of the late McKinley Clay McClure and Bertha Mae Murphy McClure. He was a World War II veteran... View Obituary & Service Information