William F. "Bill" McClain, age 97, of Idamay, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly, WV. He was born December 10, 1922 in Idamay, WV a son of the late F.M. McClain and Rose Hess McClain.
Bill is survived by his two children, William Barry (Brenda) McClain of Shinnston and Carolyn Joyce (Gary) Daugherty of Clarksburg; 7 grandchildren, Brian McClain, Brett (Judi Rose) McClain, Brad McClain, Ben McClain, Bridget (Dustin) McClain Merritt, Joyce (Tracel) Daugherty Rittenhouse, Diana Daugherty and fiancé Chad Palmer; one great-grandchild Kaitlyn Daugherty (Tyler Freeman); his friends, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Malcomb and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jacobin and family, and John Blackburn; his brother-in-law, Kenneth Boone; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Boone McClain who passed away on October 24, 2009 with whom he married on January 19, 1946. Also preceding him was two granddaughters, Angela and Andrea Daugherty; and 6 siblings George (Laura, Loraine) McClain, Paul (Florence) McClain, Muriel McClain, Delphia (Argyle) McClain Yost, Florence (Ralph) McClain Thomas, and Lillian (Lloyd, Oshel) McClain Brown Casto.
Bill was a United States Army Veteran having served his country during WWII in the 625th Ordnance Ammunition Company. He was a coal miner for 44 years and worked tipple. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Lavender Fields Assisted Living for the care and love provided to Papaw.
A private memorial service was held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 for the immediate family. Burial was held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmington with Pastor Bill Coon officiating. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page. Masters Funeral Home in Mannington was placed in care of the final arrangements.
Carolyn Joyce, Barry & family,
So saddened to her about your dad. I still out of habit, look up at the house when I go walking. I miss chatting with him if he would happen to be sitting in his swing. Sending my deepest sympathies and pray that you will find comfort in all of your memories. Wishing you a merry Christmas considering your loss and COVID. Stay safe and may God bless. Keeping you in my prayers. With heartfelt sympathy, Donna