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James Lester McClure

1933 - 2023

James Lester McClure obituary, 1933-2023

BORN

1933

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Bernhardt Funeral Home - Ellijay

163 River St.

Ellijay, Georgia

James McClure Obituary

Mr. James Lester McClure, 90, of Roswell, formerly of Ellijay, died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at his residence.

He was born March 25, 1933, in Ellijay, to the late Ora McClure and Lillie Fowler McClure.

He worked as a machinist and tool die maker. He loved working with his hands, gardening, woodworking and working on cars.

He is preceded in death by wife, Emma Jean McClure.

He is survived by son, Michael McClure; daughters, Saundra McClure and Vickie Paravate; sisters, Irene Pierson and Carlene Hatcher; and grandchildren, Lauren Jones, Ryan Paravate and Austin McClure.

A private graveside service was held in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Carroll Holbrooks officiating.

Donations can be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery fund, c/o Dennis Ralston, 117 River Lane, Ellijay, GA 30536, in memory of Mr. James McClure.

Condolences can be made at www.bernhardtfh.com.

Bernhardt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times-Courier from May 24 to May 25, 2023.

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