L. O'Neal Mcclure

Mr. Lawrence O'Neal McClure, 75 of Hwy 220 E., Lincolnton, entered into rest peacefully on Tuesday, April 2 ^nd at his residence with his family members at his side.

Mr. McClure, son of the late Lawrence and Grace McClure, was a native of Maysville ,Ga.. He served in the U.S. Army for three years following the Korean Conflict. Afterwards, he and his family moved to the Augusta area, where, a few years later, he went to work at Continental Can Co. and retired there as an employee of International Paper Co. Following retirement, he and his wife, Wanda built a home in Lincoln County.

He was a member of West Acres Baptist Church and enjoyed collecting petroliana. His family said, "He was the best husband, father and grandfather that anyone could ever have."

Survivors:

Wife :Wanda Blackwell McClure

Daughters:

Debra McClure Shelby and husband, Randall, of Lincolnton

Donna McClure Akins, and husband, Tony of Evans

Sister: Shirley Klein, Gainesville ,Ga.

Grandchildren: April Ellison- March, and husband, Jim; Jake Shelby; Lindsey Akins Martins, and husband, Tiago; Nick Akins, Chad Akins, and Brett Akins,

along with 5 great- grandchildren

A memorial service will be held on Friday , April 5 ^th at 2 o'clock p.m. at West Acres Baptist Church, Evans, Ga with Rev. Larry Harmon officaitng.

A visitation will will be held in the church sanctuary one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Acres Baptist Church, c/o His Story Building Fund, 555 Gibbs Rd., Evans, Ga 30809