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William Elvin McCluskey Sr.
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William McCluskey Sr. Obituary
William passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his home in Gilmer, Texas. Mr. McCluskey was born September 5, 1936, in Snyder, Texas, to Gilbert and Clara McCluskey. He was a Pipefitter at Dow Chemical for over 30 years. He was a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Longview, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Flanagan McCluskey, his parents, Gilbert Dee and Clara Ella McCluskey, his sisters Martha Hamilton, Rose Gipson, Maxine Jackson, and Joyce Huey, and his son-in-law, John Ballard. He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Ballard, also of Gilmer; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Angie McCluskey of San Antonio; grandchildren, Anna Ballard, Sarah Ballard, Dee McCluskey and Buddy McCluskey; great-grandchildren, Hannah, James, and Faith, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive family and friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. at The Cammack Family Welch Funeral Home. Online condolences my be left at CammackFamily.com
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Pennie Cleaver
February 8, 2023
Prayers for you Carrie and Bill and your families at this hard time. Your Dad is now with your Mom and they are living their life together again. You will be in my thought and prayers as you for the many hard months ahead of you. Love you.
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Wayne and Claudia Oswald
February 7, 2023
What a wonderful life he lived. We have great memories of Buddy and Carolyn as neighbors. Our prayers go out to you Carrie and Bill and your families. Love to all of you.
James & Kay Childers
February 7, 2023
Bill, Angie, and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences...your Dad & Mom were special friends, many good memories at TSU.
Love you James & Kay Childers
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