Emory "John" McClain Obituary (1937 - 2019)

Emory "John" McClain, 81 of Nokomis passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home. He was born May 1, 1937 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Doris "Emory" & Mary Ellen (Shelton) McClain. He married Margaret E. Brown on August 8, 1960 in Henderson, KY and she preceded him on June 18, 2016. John was a graduate of Nokomis High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He lived most of his life in Nokomis and was a member of the Nokomis Masonic Lodge. John owned & operated McClain T.V. & Radio Shop in Nokomis. He also owned the Nokomis bowling alley, four car washes, was sexton/grave digger for Nokomis Cemetery Association for 13 years, worked for the postal service for 24 years and was a past auxiliary Police Officer. It can be said from his many occupation that work was John's hobby. He always had his hands in something even after retirement. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting and fishing and later in life it was road trip vacations with his wife and family. He enjoyed going to the casino's and was always known for having a humorous side. John is survived by his two sons Daniel Eugene (Debbie) McClain, St. Louis, MO and Scott Emory (Lynn) McClain, Nokomis, IL; grandchildren: Justin, Jamie, Jessica, Angelique, Jacob, Andrew; great-grandchildren: Abigail, Vivian, Tabitha, Carson, Bryson, Fisher, and Lola; and sisters Mary Ann Carroll and Cynthia Hayes both of Nokomis, IL. He was also preceded by an infant son, Jonathon Randolph McClain and two siblings in childhood. Funeral services for John will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in Nokomis Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Pana Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials in John's honor are suggested to Montgomery County Cancer Association, 19 Circle Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056 or donor's choice and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family. www.mdfh.com