James Robert McClain, 58, of Rapid City died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at his home after a courageous yearlong struggle with cancer.
James was born February 10, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA, to Edward and Eunice (Sleigh) McClain. He was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base from 1962-1966. He then joined the Air Force Reserves, and retired on March 16, 2001. He was employed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in the civil engineer squadron from 1974 until the present.
James was active as a coach and referee in the Rapid City Youth Soccer and the Rushmore Soccer Club from 1976 until the present. He received his bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from Black Hills State University in 2000. He was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting, fishing, and spending time at his property near Rochford.
He is survived by his wife Marsha McClain of Rapid City; his daughter Shannon Day and her husband Julius of Rapid City; his son Clayton McClain and his wife Jennifer of Rapid City; two grandchildren Jameson McClain and Taylen Day; two stepsons, Jeffery Barnes of Tucson AZ, Brandon Barnes of Rapid City; his biological parents, Jim and Jean McCamley of Philipsburg PA; four sisters, Muriel Doran of Rocklin, CA, Judy Williams of Philipsburg PA, Gerri Combe of Erie, PA, and Marianne Rothwell of Harrington Park, NJ.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
James was born February 10, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA, to Edward and Eunice (Sleigh) McClain. He was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base from 1962-1966. He then joined the Air Force Reserves, and retired on March 16, 2001. He was employed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in the civil engineer squadron from 1974 until the present.
James was active as a coach and referee in the Rapid City Youth Soccer and the Rushmore Soccer Club from 1976 until the present. He received his bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from Black Hills State University in 2000. He was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting, fishing, and spending time at his property near Rochford.
He is survived by his wife Marsha McClain of Rapid City; his daughter Shannon Day and her husband Julius of Rapid City; his son Clayton McClain and his wife Jennifer of Rapid City; two grandchildren Jameson McClain and Taylen Day; two stepsons, Jeffery Barnes of Tucson AZ, Brandon Barnes of Rapid City; his biological parents, Jim and Jean McCamley of Philipsburg PA; four sisters, Muriel Doran of Rocklin, CA, Judy Williams of Philipsburg PA, Gerri Combe of Erie, PA, and Marianne Rothwell of Harrington Park, NJ.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
James Robert McClain, 58, of Rapid City died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at his home after a courageous yearlong struggle with cancer.
James was born February 10, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA, to Edward and Eunice (Sleigh) McClain. He was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base from 1962-1966. He then joined the Air Force Reserves, and retired on March 16, 2001. He was employed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in the civil engineer squadron from 1974 until the present.
James was active as a coach and referee in the Rapid City Youth Soccer and the Rushmore Soccer Club from 1976 until the present. He received his bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from Black Hills State University in 2000. He was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting, fishing, and spending time at his property near Rochford.
He is survived by his wife Marsha McClain of Rapid City; his daughter Shannon Day and her husband Julius of Rapid City; his son Clayton McClain and his wife Jennifer of Rapid City; two grandchildren Jameson McClain and Taylen Day; two stepsons, Jeffery Barnes of Tucson AZ, Brandon Barnes of Rapid City; his biological parents, Jim and Jean McCamley of Philipsburg PA; four sisters, Muriel Doran of Rocklin, CA, Judy Williams of Philipsburg PA, Gerri Combe of Erie, PA, and Marianne Rothwell of Harrington Park, NJ.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
James was born February 10, 1944, in Philipsburg, PA, to Edward and Eunice (Sleigh) McClain. He was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base from 1962-1966. He then joined the Air Force Reserves, and retired on March 16, 2001. He was employed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in the civil engineer squadron from 1974 until the present.
James was active as a coach and referee in the Rapid City Youth Soccer and the Rushmore Soccer Club from 1976 until the present. He received his bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from Black Hills State University in 2000. He was an avid outdoorsman especially hunting, fishing, and spending time at his property near Rochford.
He is survived by his wife Marsha McClain of Rapid City; his daughter Shannon Day and her husband Julius of Rapid City; his son Clayton McClain and his wife Jennifer of Rapid City; two grandchildren Jameson McClain and Taylen Day; two stepsons, Jeffery Barnes of Tucson AZ, Brandon Barnes of Rapid City; his biological parents, Jim and Jean McCamley of Philipsburg PA; four sisters, Muriel Doran of Rocklin, CA, Judy Williams of Philipsburg PA, Gerri Combe of Erie, PA, and Marianne Rothwell of Harrington Park, NJ.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
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Husband of Marsha (Barker) McClain
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