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GROTHA MCCLAIN Obituary
GROTHA MCCLAIN
Gary, Indiana
Age 77 of Gary, IN passed Thursday, Mach 25, 2010 at St. Anthony Hospital. He was a retired teacher with the Chicago Board of Education. Grotha was a faithful member of New Revelation Baptist Church and a member and former President of the Male Chorus, Gospel Chorus, Trustee Board and Chairman of Christian Education. He was a member of the Chicago Teachers Union, American Federation of Teachers, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. He is survived by wife, Marian McClain; daughters, Brigette McClain, Susan Chaney and Tanya McClain; son Jay McClain; sisters, Margaret (Joseph) Hynes, and Lurlee (Don) White; 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at New Revelation Baptist Church, 3140 W. 21 Ave. Rev. R.T. Mitchell, officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.
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Melanie Mixon
June 5, 2010
Hi Dad, I saw your pictures today from your visit to cali and smiled with all the beautiful memories that we had. We miss you, and I personally want to thank you again, for being a wonderful father to Jay and to the girls. You and mom raised a wonderful family and I thank God all of you are now part of my life. Keep smiling dad and know that you are forever in our hearts and prayers. We'll love you always,... your newest daughter in california and your son ... Jay/Mel
Veronica Taylor Walker
April 21, 2010
Dear Susan & Family,
On behalf of the West Side Class of 1981, we wish you our deepest sympathy. We pray that you find comfort in the fond memories of your father. Be blessed!
Maddie Shannon-Roberts
April 7, 2010
Dear McClain family I am so sorry to hear of your lost. You all remain in my prayers. Sleep on Brother McClain.
He's now with a host of saints. Ms.Ella is there as well. She transitioned on 1/21/10 and has received total healing.
Be blessed.
April 4, 2010
To the Mcclain family.
We, the Watts family, would like to express our sincere condolences to you on the recent lost of your loved one. May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult period.
Sincerely,
Coach Willie Watts & family
Cearmease Rucker-Bey
April 2, 2010
Dear Marian and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Let the Lord be the source of your strength, comfort and joy. Our prayers in your behalf will be lifted to
God.
Sharlene Cannon & Family
April 2, 2010
Marian & Family
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with each of you! Remember God never puts more on us than we can bear. Lean on Him now for your strength and understanding.
Otis &Penny Heard
April 1, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
April 1, 2010
To the Mcclain Family, we are sadden in the lost of Bro. Mcclain. We have fond memories of him and your family. May God strengthen you through this difficult time. Douglas Family, & Bubbles (Gary,Indiana)
Betty Lyons
April 1, 2010
Marian,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the love of GOD and the memories you shared sustain you through this difficult time.
April 1, 2010
Mrs. McClain
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God give your family strength through this difficult time.
Delores / Felecia Pratt (Gary,IN)
MIn. Hector Carl Gary
April 1, 2010
Susan and family take consolation in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be with Christ Jesus. May God eternally bless your love one and may he keep you all in his everlasting peace. From the class of 1981 West Side High Alumni
Karen Trent
March 31, 2010
Mrs. McClain and family,
I was sadden to hear about the loss of your husband. I have a lot of fond memories of seeing you, Mr. McClain, Bridget, Jay, Susan and Tanya when I attended New Revelation as a child and also when I would come back home to visit. I will be praying for all of you.
Maria Meadows
March 31, 2010
Marian and family,
My prayer is that God will strengthen each of you at this difficult time. This is my prayer! I will look you up next time I visit Gary.
george fields
March 31, 2010
Dear Mrs. McClain;
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I dont know if you remember me? You use to work with my mother (Marietta Fields) at the Emerson day care center in the 1970's. Blessings to you and your family.
"When we all get to heaven- what a day of rejoicing that will be; When we all see Jesus , we will sing and shot the victory!"
Mr.& Mrs. Ronnie Barbour
March 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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