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John McLain Obituary
John M. Mclain, 67, of Marion, Ohio passed away on August 9, 2024.
John was born July 30, 1957, to parents Edwin Mclain and Wanda Clark in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. John graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1973. He married Charlotte Mclain on July 30, 1994. They have been married for 30 years. They loved each other dearly.
John was in the Navy for 8 years. He also worked for MCI for 25 years. John loved to hunt and watch movies. He loved watching football; Ohio State was his team. He also loved watching the Columbus Blue Jackets and just sitting around with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by both parents Edwin Mclain and Wanda Clark, his grandparents Fanny Mclain and her husband, his brother Keith Mclain, and his great granddaughter Everly Brady.
He is survived by his wife Charlotte Mclain, his children Mark Mclain, Maria Mclain, Marvin Mclain, and Michael Mclain, his step children Sorina Greer, Scott Greer, and David Greer, his brother Dave Clark, 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
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318 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion, OH 43302
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