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Michael McLain Obituary

Michael McLain Michael McLain, 38, of Plainview, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 8, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, July 11, 2012 at College Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the funeral home. Michael was born May 14, 1974, to Earl McLain and Judy and Don Macha in Plainview, Texas. He grew up and attended schools here in Plainview. He graduated from Plainview High in 1992. He went to Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and later attended Wayland Baptist University. He married Cassie Newland on Oct. 6, 2001, in Plainview. Working with cattle was in his blood as he made a career of it. He was currently working as manager at the Hale Center Feed Yard. He loved spending time with his daughter, Sheridan, working with horses and cattle, gardening and fishing. Michael's first love was Jesus and he was a member of College Heights Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Cassie McLain of Plainview; one daughter, Sheridan Grace McLain of Plainview; his father, Earl McLain of McLean, Texas; his mother and stepfather, Judy and Donald Macha of Plainview; one brother, Monty McLain and wife Sandi of Perryton, Texas; and one sister, Mendy Hopkins and husband James of Canyon, Texas; his in-laws, Lonnie and Darla Newland. He is treasured by two sisters-in-law, Elyse and Tara Newland, and loved dearly by nephews Darrian, Jace, Jordan, and Jayden and nieces Cheney and Jolie. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan Grace McLain Trust Fund in care of HCSB. Online condolences can be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.

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Published by Plainview Daily Herald from Jul. 10 to Jul. 12, 2012.

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Kristi Goswick

July 17, 2012

Judy...So sorry to hear about Michael, it seems like he should still be a little boy that I use to babysit.

Joe Pierson

July 11, 2012

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed. From all of us at southern tire

Bertha Sistrunk

July 11, 2012

Cassie, dear heart, I pray that you will feel the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit during this most sorrowful time. I heard Darla say last night that Sheridan is looking for rainbows during this storm so I pray that the Lord would bring those special people into Sheridan's life that are her rainbows. We prayed for Michael, you and your whole family quite often. I hope you have felt strengthened by those prayers.

Lori Shipp

July 11, 2012

My heart, love and prayers go out to each of you today. I am so thankful that I was priveledged to meet him while working out at the feedyard, he was a good man, husband and father. I pray for comfort and peace for the family and you all will be in my thoughts

Melissa Carter

July 10, 2012

Cassie - my heart goes out to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

July 10, 2012

Cassie and the entire Newland family, Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that God will give you peace during this difficult time. Tom & Linda Hall

July 10, 2012

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy, 4:7-8

Q. "What is your only comfort in life and in death? A. That I am not my own, but belong- body and soul, in life and in death - to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil..." Heidelberg Catechism Q.& A 1.

May God grant you His grace, peace and strong comfort as you trust in Him during this trial.

Kevin and Beverly Puckett

Donna Taulbee

July 10, 2012

My heart breaks for the pain this loss causes your family. My spirit rejoices for the freedom Michael has now that he is home.

July 10, 2012

Cassie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap his arms around you and Sheridan and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Tim and Pam Lane

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