James Dale "Jd" McClain

James Dale "Jd" McClain obituary, Elkins, WV

James Dale "Jd" McClain

James McClain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lohr & Barb Funeral Home - Parsons on Jun. 3, 2025.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of James "JD" McClain, who left us on June 2, 2025, at the age of 83. He had been in declining health contributed by cancer.
JD was a man that enjoyed the moments spent with his family and his forever friends. He was an avid sportsman and sports fan and the lover of old Westerns.
JD was born on August 21, 1941, in Parsons, West Virginia, the son of the late Deskin "Mack" McClain and Eloine Ramsey McClain.
Left to cherish his memory, wife and companion Barbara H. McClain, and daughter Sherry Simmons and husband Bill.
JD loved nothing more than being a grandad to Steven Scott Lambruno and wife, Dani, W. Ryan McClain Simmons and wife, Bailey, great grandsons, Rece Logan Lambruno and Jettson James Simmons.
Preceding him in death is one daughter, Cindy Lee McClain.
JD was a graduate from Parsons High School with the Class of 1959.
In 1996, he retired from the West Virginia Forestry Camp for Boys Davis Center.
A Protestant by faith.
A private graveside service will be conducted by The Reverend James Snyder on June 5, 2025, at the Parsons City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the St, George Medical Clinic, St. Joseph Hospital, WV Caring and Lohr Barb Funeral Home for the kindness and care that JD received.
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