James D. “Jim” McClain, 72, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in Hurley, NM. Born on August 15, 1949 to Lester and Glaydys McClain in Peoria, Illinois. Jim graduated from Richwood High School and then enlisted in the Navy. He was deployed overseas to fight in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Leary 879 Norva. He was able to see many foreign countries and tried to make the best of his time abroad. After fulfilling his duty in the Navy, he went back to Illinois for a short time until he joined a group of friends who traveled to New Mexico to work in the copper mines. The other young men went back to Illinois and Jim stayed in New Mexico to work for himself in construction. He loved Southern New Mexico and the warm weather. Jim has a brother, Richard McClain who lives in Pennsylvania, and sister, Patricia Davis who lives in Illinois. Jim is the father of two sons, Nathan McClain, and Tyler McClain. Jim had numerous friends that all loved him dearly.
A Graveside service will be on Friday, February 25th at 11am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. A memorial service and lunch will be held at the Elks Lodge in Silver City, NM on 2/25/2022 following the burial ceremony at Ft. Bayard. His family and friends will miss him so much.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
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A Graveside service will be on Friday, February 25th at 11am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. A memorial service and lunch will be held at the Elks Lodge in Silver City, NM on 2/25/2022 following the burial ceremony at Ft. Bayard. His family and friends will miss him so much.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.
No photo privided.
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