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| Born: Saturday, September 16, 1916 Died: Sunday, September 24, 2006 |
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McClure, 90, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday (Sept. 24, 2006) at Jones Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Mr. McClure was born on Sept. 16, 1916 in Shawnee, Ok. to Alfred and Grace (Hull) McClure. He was a 1935 graduate of Wellsville High School. He was also a graduate of the School of Practical Arts in Boston, Ma. and the School of American Craftsmen at Alfred University. On July 5, 1940 at the Andover Presbyterian Church, he married Marian Swarts, who survives. Ken served in the United State Army during WWII from 1944 to 1945. After the war, he worked for Air Preheater for 26 years as a commercial artist until his retirement in 1976. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by two daughters, MaryAnn (Paul) Whitehouse of Andover and Susan (Richard) Godown of Caledonia; a sister, MableLee Runzo of Wellsville; a sister-in-law, Margaret Kemp of Andover; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert McClure in 1979 and a sister Lois Gent. Ken considered his lifelong devotion to Jesus Christ as the dominate focus of his life. He was a faithful member of the Andover Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and Sunday school teacher. He was also a 65 year member of the Andover Fire Department. In 2006, he was honored as Andover Citizen of the Year for his service and volunteerism to the community. As a member of the Allegany Artisans and the Wellsville Art Association, he used his talents as an artist to touch the lives of many people. There will be visitation and a memorial service at a date to be determined and announced later. Memorials in Kens name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 726, Andover, NY 14806 or to the Andover Presbyterian Church, E. Greenwood St., Andover, NY 14806. Arrangements are under the direction of the Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. |
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