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Sylvester McClain Obituary
Sylvester McClain "Milkman"
HAMMOND, IN/FORMERLY OF EAST CHICAGO, IN - Sylvester McClain age 66 entered eternal rest on March 4, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1953 to Elevedis and Myrtle McClain. His father preceded him in death, He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He attended the East Chicago Public School system. Sylvester continued his education and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he received an honorable discharge. He was a retired member of UAW 710.
Sylvester was an avid follower of sports and politics. He enjoyed working on cars and listening to old school music. He loved to ride motorcycles and spending time with his family whom he loved dearly.
Sylvester was married to Darcel Lynn and to this union three children were born, two sons, Sylvester McClain Atlanta, GA and Antoine McClain, East Chicago, IN; one step-son, Kyle(Kassondra) Jackson, Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Varitian McClain, Atlanta, GA; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his memories his children and grandchildren; loving mother, Myrtle Nobles McClain; two brothers, Robert (Tinita) McClain; Charles McClain, all of Hammond, IN; seven sisters, Dorothy McClain and Elizabeth Johnson, both of Grand Rapids, MI; Theresa McClain-Harris, East Chicago, IN; Janice (Wayne) McNair; Hammond, IN; Felecia McClain-Edwards, Gary, IN; Juanita (Albert) Hulitt, Hobart, IN; Ethel Pearl Finn; Oakland, CA; loving fiance, Deidre Morris, East Chicago, IN; loving step-daughter, Benitta (Ronnie) Guy, Indianapolis, IN; along with a huge host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He will be truly missed by his Family.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:00am, prior to the funeral service at 11:00am at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 3602 Ivy St., East Chicago, IN with Pastor Robert Johnson officiating.
HINTON & WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
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wanda nixon
March 16, 2020
my prayers to the McClain family
Mary Robinson
March 16, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the entire family
Sandra Jefferson,Bostic
March 13, 2020
My condolences goes out to the family
Jeanette Elliott
March 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sylvester ( Milkman).
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Nancy -McClain-Bell, And Family
March 11, 2020
To My Family Of Sylvester McClain.
My Sincerest Condolences To Your Family And Friends. May The Lord Heal, Comfort, And Strengthen Everyone At This Time
Be Blessed And Encouraged God Makes No Mistakes. God Needs Him At This Time
scott washington
March 11, 2020
from scotty Washington and the Washington family to mr.sylvester and the mcclain family jesus Christ welcome you to the king dom of heaven nothing but good memories of you sir rest in peace all have my deepiest sympathy
Victor Kilpatrick Sr.
March 11, 2020
Rest in peace,cousin!!!
March 11, 2020
MY PRAYS ARE WITH THE MCCLAINS
Casper Gary
March 11, 2020
Until we meet again my childhood friend RIP my prayers and condolences to the the family
Dorothy McClain
March 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will always love you and miss you always You are my best friend my life is not gonna be the same
Albert Hulitt
March 10, 2020
Rest in peace brother-in-law co worker brother hope to see you in another life .
Mister nix
March 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Wash Family Of Calumet
March 10, 2020
To the Family of Sylvester (Milkman), we offer our deepest condolences to you at this time of bereavement. Milkman and the family were our neighbors on the 50th block of Melville(Low End), back in the day.
May he rest in peace.
Latoria Harvey
March 10, 2020
I love you uncle clee from Tori
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