Wade McClure

Wade McClure obituary, Lepanto, AR

Wade McClure

Wade McClure Obituary

Visit the Delancey Funeral Home - Lepanto website to view the full obituary.

Wade McClure, 47, of Tyronza, Arkansas departed this life on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on November 15, 1977 to Marty and Kathy McClure.

Wade enjoyed spending time in Hardy, Arkansas, floating the Spring River, riding the back roads, and sitting around a bonfire with friends. A people person through and through, he loved to socialize and could always make those around him laugh and feel welcome. He loved his two loyal dogs, Layla and Bella. Above all else, his greatest joy in life was his daughter, Tessa. She was truly his pride and joy. He loved every moment spent with her; she was the center of his world.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents” Harold and Eloise Smith and Izora Bezzard.

Wade leaves behind his daughter: Tessa Jane McClure of the home, his parents: Marty and Kathy McClure of Tyronza, Arkansas, one sister: Sarah Moore and her husband Anthony of Lepanto, Arkansas, three nephews: Ethan, Deuce and Tyler, one niece: Cadence, and a host of cousins, other family and friends. Wade was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. and visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until service time at First Baptist Church in Lepanto, Arkansas.

Brother R.J. Platz will officiate the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Delancey Funeral Home - Lepanto

200 Miles St P.O. Box 684, Lepanto, AR 72354

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