Leo J. McClure Sr.

McCLURE, Leo J., Sr. - Of Flint, formerly of Scottville, Michigan, age 69, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1PM Saturday, January 10, 2004 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth Avenue in Flint, Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Groshek officiating. Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation 10AM-9PM Friday and 9AM-11AM Saturday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A scripture service will be held at 7PM Friday followed by a memorial service conducted by K of C Council No. 8245 at the funeral home. Mr. McClure will be at the church from 12PM Saturday until the time of the Mass. Leo was born in Flint, Michigan on November 27, 1934, the son of the late Eugene and Helen McClure. He was a resident of Flint for many years. Leo married Cecilia Lucius on June 25, 1955 in Clio. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Color Guard member of the K of C Council No. 8245. Leo enjoyed deer hunting, camping, fishing and hardware sales; but his true passion was his family. Surviving are his loving wife, Cecilia; 8 children , Leo James, Jr. "Jim" (Brenda) of Alabama, Douglas of Westland, Christopher (Cindy) of California, Thomas (Denise) of Michigan, Theresa (Tim) Hargreaves of Cedar Springs, Barbara Bowers of Flint, Marion McClure of Georgia and Anthony of Chicago; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; sister, Florence (Robert) Smith of Deford, Michigan; 3 brothers, Harry of Mt. Morris, Harold (Carolyn) of Burton and Neal (Edna) of Flint; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Charles Ray Smith; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.