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Robert E. “Bob” McClain

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Robert E. “Bob” McClain

Birth
Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Death
17 Mar 2022 (aged 83)
Shelbyville, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Robert E. "Bob" McClain
March 12, 1939 - March 17, 2022 (age 83)

Robert E. "Bob" McClain, 83, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1939 in Bartholomew County, IN to Ernest R. McClain and Ora Mae(Fetter)McClain.

Bob graduated from Hauser High School in 1958. He attended West Street Methodist Church in Shelbyville. He was a member of The Rock Free Methodist Church in Columbus. Bob was a former member of the Optimist Club.

Bob was a machine operator at Ford Motor Company for 30 years before retiring, After retiring from Ford, he took a year off before starting work at NAPA and Carquest delivering parts for 20 years.

He loved to coach little league ball teams. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid I.U. and Cubs fan.

He married Donna (McCarty) McClain on August 14, 1960, and she survives.

Bob is also survived by his sons, Barry McClain of Lafayette, and Tony(Beth)McClain of Shelbyville; his grandchildren, Robbie McClain, Samantha Burchett, Spencer Burchett (Lilliyann Tresslar), and Aaron McClain; 2 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Ellen(James)Noeller of Kansas, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Willie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 3 brothers.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Robert Keck officiating.

Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Robert E. "Bob" McClain
March 12, 1939 - March 17, 2022 (age 83)

Robert E. "Bob" McClain, 83, of Shelbyville passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born March 12, 1939 in Bartholomew County, IN to Ernest R. McClain and Ora Mae(Fetter)McClain.

Bob graduated from Hauser High School in 1958. He attended West Street Methodist Church in Shelbyville. He was a member of The Rock Free Methodist Church in Columbus. Bob was a former member of the Optimist Club.

Bob was a machine operator at Ford Motor Company for 30 years before retiring, After retiring from Ford, he took a year off before starting work at NAPA and Carquest delivering parts for 20 years.

He loved to coach little league ball teams. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid I.U. and Cubs fan.

He married Donna (McCarty) McClain on August 14, 1960, and she survives.

Bob is also survived by his sons, Barry McClain of Lafayette, and Tony(Beth)McClain of Shelbyville; his grandchildren, Robbie McClain, Samantha Burchett, Spencer Burchett (Lilliyann Tresslar), and Aaron McClain; 2 great-grandchildren, and his sister, Ellen(James)Noeller of Kansas, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Willie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 3 brothers.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 21, 2022 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Robert Keck officiating.

Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

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  • Created by: James Cowin
  • Added: Mar 19, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237764634/robert_e-mcclain: accessed ), memorial page for Robert E. “Bob” McClain (12 Mar 1939–17 Mar 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 237764634, citing Washington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by James Cowin (contributor 47094454).