Thomas McClain

1953 - 2022

Thomas McClain obituary, 1953-2022

Thomas McClain

1953 - 2022

BORN

1953

DIED

2022

Thomas McClain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elite Funeral Chapel - Kansas City from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2022.

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Thomas McClain Sr. was born in Brownsville, TN on May 19, 1953 to Clay Thomas and Gloria McClain who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister Scarlet Batchelor.

Thomas graduated from Southeast High School C/O 1971. He attended Morehouse College. Before retirement in 2018 he was employed at Honeywell .

Thomas was a member of Swope Parkway Church of Christ working in the audio visual ministry and worship service. He loved to play chess, complete crossword puzzles, play dominoes and was a huge history buff. Thomas was always the life of the party.

He leaves to cherish his memories; his loving wife of 42 years Chequita McClain, son Thomas McClain Jr (Kansas City, MO), daughters Telisha Swopes and Tyra (Rian) Stevenson both of Kansas City, MO; sister Lisa McClain; brothers Clay (Gladys) McClain and Foster (Marie) McClain; five grandchildren Tavon McClain, Thomas McClain III, Tory McClain, Riann Stevenson and Roi Stevenson. Thomas also leaves a host of aunt, uncles and other family that loved him deeply. He will also be sorely missed by an array of friends.

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