Jerry and Linda Butler

William Edward McClure, 1933–2025 (aged 91 years)

Name
William Edward /McClure/
Given names
William Edward
Surname
McClurre
Birth
January 29, 1933 26 21
Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Marriage
Alpha Omega Brasher — View this family
yes
Death of a paternal grandmother
Alice Blossie Averett
May 27, 1937
Source: Headstone
Text:

"Mother"
Death of a paternal grandfather
William Henry McClure
October 13, 1938
Source: Headstone
Text:

"Father"
Death of a maternal grandmother
Alice R. Scott
February 15, 1940
Source: Headstone
Death of a maternal grandfather
William Shadrack Davis
June 28, 1947
Source: Headstone
Marriage
Alpha Omega Brasher — View this family
June 8, 1958 (aged 25 years)
Decatur Co. TN
Citation details: Berkeley L. Poole, M. G.
Death of a father
Bonnie P. McClure
October 23, 1994
Source: Headstone
Death of a wife
Alpha Omega Brasher
June 16, 2021
Note: Alpha Omega Brasher McClure, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 88.

Alpha Omega Brasher McClure, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of 63 years to William Edward McClure; mother of Bartley and Stuart McClure; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of two; dear aunt, cousin and friend.

Omega was born in Decaturville, Tenn. the eleventh of 12 children. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from the University of Tennessee and a second bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from a St. Louis area college. Upon earning her degrees, Omega founded and operated two early childhood development centers in Creve Coeur and Ellisville, MO. Omega was a very devout and active member of Salem United Methodist Church who graciously volunteered her time serving others in the communities in which she lived.

Services were held at Reed's Chapel - Decaturville at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021. Burial follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Burial of a father
Bonnie P. McClure
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Decatur Co. TN
Death
January 4, 2025 (aged 91 years)
Burial
January 18, 2025 (14 days after death)
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Decatur Co. TN
Family with parents
father
Birth: December 15, 1906 41 36 — Tennessee
Census: 1910 — Decatur Co. TN, District 11
Marriage: January 1, 1930 — Decatur Co. TN
Census: 1930 — Dwelling 156, District 4, Decatur Co. TN
Death: October 23, 1994
Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Decatur Co. TN
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elsie P. Davis Bonnie Coleen McClure William Edward McClure Lynn McClure
Bonnie P. McClure
1906–1994
Birth: December 15, 1906 41 36 — Tennessee
Death: October 23, 1994
mother
Birth: February 1, 1911 38 31 — Tennessee
Marriage: January 1, 1930 — Decatur Co. TN
Census: 1930 — Dwelling 156, District 4, Decatur Co. TN
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Bonnie P. McClure Bonnie Coleen McClure William Edward McClure Lynn McClure
Elsie P. Davis
1911–
Birth: February 1, 1911 38 31 — Tennessee
Marriage — January 1, 1930 — Decatur Co. TN
sister
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Bonnie Coleen McClure
…–
himself
Birth: January 29, 1933 26 21 — Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Marriage: June 8, 1958 — Decatur Co. TN
Marriage:
Death: January 4, 2025
Burial: January 18, 2025 — Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Decatur Co. TN
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alpha Omega Brasher Bartley McClure Stuart McClure
William Edward McClure
1933–2025
Birth: January 29, 1933 26 21 — Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Death: January 4, 2025
brother
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Lynnette McClure
Lynn McClure
…–
Family with Alpha Omega Brasher
himself
Birth: January 29, 1933 26 21 — Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Marriage: June 8, 1958 — Decatur Co. TN
Marriage:
Death: January 4, 2025
Burial: January 18, 2025 — Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Decatur Co. TN
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alpha Omega Brasher Bartley McClure Stuart McClure
William Edward McClure
1933–2025
Birth: January 29, 1933 26 21 — Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Death: January 4, 2025
wife
Marriage: June 8, 1958 — Decatur Co. TN
Marriage:
Death: June 16, 2021
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Edward McClure Bartley McClure Stuart McClure
Alpha Omega Brasher
…–2021
Death: June 16, 2021
Marriage — June 8, 1958 — Decatur Co. TN
Marriage — —
son
Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships
Bartley McClure
…–
son
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Stuart McClure
…–
Marriage
Citation details: Berkeley L. Poole, M. G.
Note

William McClure Obituary

McClure, William Edward, passed away, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of sixty-three years to the late Omega McClure; father of Bartley and Stuart McClure;
brother of Colleen Carter and Lynn McClure; grandfather of Bradley (deceased), Sara (Aaron) Cheeney,
Courtney (Alan) Timmerman, Leanne, Noah (Rebecca) and Jacob; great-grandfather of three; dear uncle,
cousin, and friend to many.

Bill was born in Parson, TN, son of Bonnie P. and Elsie (Davis) McClure, the second of three children.
After graduating high school at age 17, he went to Peoria IL, before volunteering and serving in the
United States Air Force. After his service he earned his Bachelor degree in Engineering from the
University of Tennessee; during which time he and Omega were married on June 8, 1958. His
professional career started at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing shortly after graduation. While working at
McDonnell he earned a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from a Saint Louis University. He
eventually finished his professional career as VP of Engineering at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT. Bill
was a very devout and active member of Salem United Methodist Church who graciously volunteered
his time while a parishioner and as a member of the Board. He unselfishly and without hesitation,
donated his time to various community organizations, particularly for Habitat for Humanity.

Services: Visitation at Ortman/Stipanovich 12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Saturday January 11, 1:00 pm

  • 5 pm, Visitation and Funeral Service at Reeds Chapel, Decaturville, TN Friday January 17th from 4 PM - 8 PM and Saturday 18th 11AM until service. Funeral service begins at 12:30 PM
    Interment Pleasant Hill, Decaturville, TN Saturday January 18, 2025.

If desired in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 800-272-3900 or
the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Sarah Pusser 229 East South St. Decaturville, TN 38329.