Clarence Schuylar "Mac" McClure Sr.
Clarence Schuylar "Mac" McClure Sr.
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Clarence Schuylar McClure Sr. "Mac" Clarence Schuylar McClure Sr. "Mac", 76 of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, in Roanoke, Virginia, after a long illness.
He was born on April 16, 1934, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and son of James and Josephine Mawyer McClure.
Dr. McClure served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany where he met and married the love of his life, Traute H. Goettfert.
He attended Bluefield College and transferred to the University of Virginia where he became the first person in his family to graduate from college. He went on to obtain a Master's Degree from University of Virginia and an Ed.D from Nova University. He was a member of the Roanoke Seventh Day Adventist Church. He dedicated his life to the education of children. He worked for over 30 years as a public educator, 27 of those as superintendent of schools in Albemarle and Botetourt Counties. In addition to his commitment to education, he loved children and the promise they hold for our future. He was an educator, lover of music and always willing to help his fellow man.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Traute H. McClure; mother, Josephine Mawyer McClure and his father, James McClure.
He is survived by his son, Clarence McClure Jr. and his wife, Linda; a daughter, Karen Crush; a son, Steve McClure and his wife, Sarah; grandsons, Matthew Crush, Skylar McClure, Slade McClure; a brother, M. Clifton McClure and his wife, Betty; and a special niece, Erika Ratcliffe.
The McClure family would like to thank all who assisted in his care over the years of his illness. They also request donations to Botetourt County Education Foundation.
Friends in the Roanoke area may visit with the family from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010, at the Rader Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the Rader Funeral Home with the Reverend Dave J. Rochford III officiating.
Friends in the Charlottesville area may visit with the family from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville.
The graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Monticello Memory Gardens in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home in Daleville, Virginia, and Teague Funeral Home in Charlottesville, Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Steve and Dale Lentz
August 28, 2010
We were so very sorry to learn of the death of your Dad. Mac was a great educator and did a lot for our schools here in Botetourt. Steve and I were fortunate to have your Mom and Dad as friends. God bless you all and remember he is now happy in heaven with your Mom and his savior.
Nadine Tornatore
August 10, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your great loss! We appreciate all that your father did in the Charlottesville area in impacting the education of children and their lives.
So you would who I am, I worked with your mom at the Adventist Day Care and had the privilege of seeing the McClure children grow up in their younger years. You were all very special to your parents!
My deepest sympathy! Nadine Tornatore
Ann Rickard-Parr
August 9, 2010
Mr. McClure was my 7th. grade teacher at Broadus Wood School. He was a great guy and made learning fun. He really made a lasting impression on me and I've never forgotten him and the nice person that he was. I'll always remember his love of teaching and his love for his students.
Kennan Seaman
August 8, 2010
Karen,Clarence and Steven,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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August 7, 2010
Karen and Matt, Our thoughts are with you, and we hope the love of your friends and family will bring you comfort at this time. Johnnie and Wanda
Burnette Curry
August 7, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. McClure. He was the first superintendent I worked for with ACPS. May God bless you and your family.
Jo-Ann King Bocock
August 6, 2010
Words cannot fully express how much aloha and appreciation I have for Mac and Traute. They befriended me way back in 1973 when I came out to Charlottesville from Hawaii to teach for our SDA one-room church school. Mac was my board chair and Traute the daycare director. They took me in as one their own and guided me with solid advice and lots of love. May all of you be comforted by pleasant memories of Mac's love and care. He was a very wise and special man. Clarence, Karen, and Stephen, you were truly blest with extraordinary parents. Clifton, thanks for your help during my divorce. The McClure clan will always be special in my heart.
William (Willie) Anas
August 6, 2010
Clifton & Betty,
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother.
Cocky Rodgers
August 6, 2010
Cliff and Betty, so sorry to read about the death of Clarence... He was a great friend when we were growing up.
My prayers go out to you all and the family...
Lynn Ellen McCutchen Thompson
August 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. Dr. McClure hired me in 1993 to teach at Lord Botetourt High School, and I always enjoyed his friendly demeanor and good sense of humor. He will definitely be missed.
August 5, 2010
My prayers and sympathy go out to the McClure family. I was teacher, coach and athletic director in the Albemarle County School System when Dr. McClure was Supt. He was very supportive of athletics and has the credit of adding female sports equable to the male sports. May God Bless him and his family and friends. Sincerely, Brenda Langdon (Ch'ville, Va.)
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