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James A. McClure

Obituary Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Mr. James A. McClure, age 86, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at his home.

He was a World War II veteran and a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He served for many years as a Deacon, Church Clerk, and Sunday School Teacher at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. He leaves behind a legacy of total commitment to his home and family, church, and community.

James A. was the son of the late William and Harriett A. McClure. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley McClure; daughter, Marsha Haynes, Gainesville, GA; son, Jim McClure and wife Val, of Dahlonega; six grandchildren, William, Kate, and Jake McClure, Jordan Haynes, Abby and Shane Murphy, and Audrey and Jeremy Rassell; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Lilly Rassell; two sisters, Irene Henson-Ballew of Columbia, S.C., and Jo D Carder of Dahlonega. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday September 28, 2010 at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church in Dahlonega with Brothers Dean Bryant, Les Fuller and Stephen Gerrells officiating.

Mr. McClure will lie in state at the church from 1:30 PM until 2 PM on Tuesday.

Burial will follow in Mt. Gilead Historic Cemetery in Dahlonega.

The family will receive friends from 5 PM 'til 9 PM on Monday September 27, 2010 and on Tuesday until 1:00 PM at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.
Funeral Date
09/28/2010 at 12:00AM
Funeral Home
Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega