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William McClain Jr.

1952 - 2017

William McClain Jr. obituary, 1952-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

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Powell-Coleman Funeral Home

3200 W 15th Ave

Gary, Indiana

William McClain Obituary

William "Hot Rod" McClain, Jr., was born August 22, 1952 to William McClain, Sr. and Rose Willis McClain in Gary, IN. He committed his life to Christ and joined Christian Valley Baptist Church. William lived in Gary all his life and attended Roosevelt. He worked at US Steel for 21 years. He was a loving husband and father. William exchanged time for eternity on Saturday, August 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rose, brothers, Robert Earl, Danny, and Elton McClain, sister Lula McClain, aunt Phyllis Willis, and son, William "Hot Rod" McClain, III. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Joyce McClain, daughters, Lora McClain-Muhammad (Abdul), Akesha (Rollin) Jackson and Joyce McClain, and brothers, Marc McClain and David McClain. Funeral Services Saturday, August 19,2017 Wake 9:00am Funeral 11:00am. At Jesus Saves MB Church 464 Roosevelt Street, Gary, IN. Professional Services rendered by Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 18, 2017.

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Adraine Hindman/Ingram

August 27, 2017

To the Family:

Sincere sympathy for your family.

"HOT ROD" was my classmate at Pulaski Jr. High School in the 8th grade. Always pleasant memories, this was a fun guy.

August 18, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

August 17, 2017

To the family and friends,

Hot Rod is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

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Jesus Saves MB Church

464 Roosevelt Street, Gary, IN

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Jesus Saves MB Church

464 Roosevelt Street, Gary, IN

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3200 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN 46404

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