William J. "Bill" Mcclure

William J. McClure, 81, of Paragould died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of the late William and Lucy McClure. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was retired from the U S Postal Service and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a life time member of the VFW and American Legion. William was also preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Lynette Raley McClure; sisters, Gerri Lynn and Wilma Jane; and grandsons, Scott Allen and Matthew Jeffrey Finch. Survivors include five daughters, Ann Miller of Marmaduke, Lisa Hunt of Paragould, Teresa Conyers of Pollard, Sarah McClure of Gulfport, Mississippi and Mary Brooks of Marmaduke; three sons, Bill Blasko and Kevin McClure of Paragould, and John McClure of Marmaduke; twenty four grandchildren and 12 great grandchild. The Rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Heath Funeral Home with the visitation from 6:30-9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father John Marconi and Deacon Rex Bouldin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary’s Building Fund. To sign the online guest book, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com