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1934
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2015
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Richard McClure Obituary
Born Jan. 16, 1934, in Salamanca he was a son of the late George and Dorothy Ellis McClure. He was married June 25, 1955, in Evangelical United Brethren Church, Ellicottville to the former Betty Lee Hardy, who survives.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1953 to 1976. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation European Service Medal. While in the Navy, he made a replica of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, which he presented to President John F. Kennedy during the Newport Yacht Races and which was kept in the Oval Office until the president's death and is currently on display at the JFK Library in Boston.
After his career with the Navy, he had been employed as a maintenance supervisor with Holiday Valley Resort and had driven school buses for the Ellicottville Central School District.
Mr. McClure was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church; a member of American Legion Post No. 659, Ellicottville, where he had served as past commander; and a charter member of the Salamanca Historical Society. He also had served a county Legion commander.
His great pride was in his involvement in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Surviving besides his wife are five sons, Greg (Karen) McClure of Hamburg, Leon (Paula) McClure, Edward (Pamela) McClure, Donald "Doc" (Joy) McClure, all of Salamanca, and Dale McClure of Little Valley; a daughter, Debora Seitz of Salamanca; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Woodin; and a brother, George McClure.
Friends may call at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 10, 2015) in St. Mary's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Lonto officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Full military honors will be performed by members of Ellicottville American Legion Post No. 659.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association.
E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard McClure
Rhonda Crotwell
December 9, 2015
Heart felt thoughts and prays during this time. I know that he is there telling jokes with Dad. He can rest now. He was a wonderful Uncle to me.
Shirley Shults Franklin
December 9, 2015
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
December 9, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to all the McClure family. Big Hugs!
Nita Bingerman
Todd & Stacey Peterson
December 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
December 8, 2015
My heartfelt condolences go out to the McClures. I am so sorry for your loss.
David&Margaret Ludwig
December 8, 2015
were so very sad to hear of the passing of your husband ,father and grandfather we will keep your whole family in our prayers
Dave Beeman
December 8, 2015
To this day I still won't hand someone a knife until they say thank you, one thing he taught me as my Scout leader. My prayers to your family.
Wendy Goode
December 8, 2015
Prayers to all of you will be thinking of the family as you get through these sad days. hugs.
Amy Chester
December 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all my family during this time!! Uncle Dick always had a smile and joke to tell!! He will be missed but not forgotten.
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