Charles E. McClain

McCLAIN, Charles E. - Of Swartz Creek, age 67, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness on Monday, May 30, 2005 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral service will be held at 2PM Thursday, June 2, 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Vogel officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation. Visitation 4-8PM Wednesday and 12PM Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. McClain was born in Flint, Michigan on January 11, 1938, the son of Earl and Mildred (Holt) McClain, was a resident of the Flint area all of his life. He married Katherine Woodbury in Flint. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the American Legion. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing and canoeing. Mr. McClain was devoted to his family and his grandchildren. They brought him great joy. Surviving are wife, Katherine; daughter, Ammie and husband Neal Young; 2 grandchildren, Jennica and Rachael; mother, Mildred McClain; 3 brothers, Frank and wife Linda McClain, Thomas McClain, Jim and wife Sheila McClain; sister, Effie and husband Ron Alles; 2 aunts, Ruth Reed of Clare, Michigan and Kathleen Smith of Tennessee; many other aunts and uncles; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; brother and sister. The family would like to acknowledge the support and help of all of our special neighbors and friends.