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Elvin McLain Obituary
Elvin Maurice McLain of Bowie passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 surrounded by loved ones in Denton, Texas. He was born to A.G. and Fannie Bell McLain on February 25, 1954 in Denton.
Growing up he attended Denton High School. He worked construction before going to help at the family restaurant, The Sweet Shoppe, in Bowie, Tx. He later worked in oil well wastewater disposal for Lonesome Dove in Alvord, Tx and retired from Great Lakes Transport in 2015.
Elvin was a devoted father and papa. He deeply loved all his grandkids and was very proud of them. He would make it to every football game or dance recital. He enjoyed taking them camping and fishing. His life revolved around them.
The family will receive friends at DeBerry Funeral Home on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 2-4 P.M. Services will be held in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Home on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 10 A.M. with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton.
He is preceded in death by his parents A.G and Fannie Bell McLain, brother Dennis McLain, brother-in-law Dale Hunt.
Elvin is survived by his daughter, Kayla Slimp and her husband Matthew stationed at Schofield Barracks, HI; son, Aaron McLain and his wife Lisa of Tolar; grandkids, Kadan, Kady Bell, and Layla Slimp of Schofield Barracks; Avery and Olivia McLain of Tolar; sister, LaFonda Hunt of Krum; brother, Adrian McLain and wife Christina of Dallas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and lifelong friends.
in lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Elvin's memory to Wounded Warrior Project or Red Cross.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton for their incredible care provided to Elvin and his family. A very special thanks to Patrick at Wal-Mart #4627 for performing lifesaving procedures on Elvin. The family appreciates all the prayers and concerns extended to us during this time.
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