Ray L. Mcclure

Ray L. McClure, 61, of Flat Rock died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus. Born Dec. 8, 1948, in Shelbyville, he was the son of Virl R. McClure and Phyllis (Baker) McClure-Alexander. He married Stephanie Parks, and she survives. Other survivors include his mother of Flat Rock; stepdaughters, Laura Richardson of Shelbyville and Kathy Jackson of Hope; brother, Gerald (wife, Jennifer) McClure of Flat Rock; and grandchildren, Christopher Jackson, Ericka Richardson, Raychel Richardson and Ashton Richardson. He was preceded in death by his father and son, Steven McClure. Mr. McClure was an auto mechanic for Niebel Engines. He was a member of Midwest Tractor Pulling Association, Indiana Bow Hunting Association, Flat Rock Volunteer Fire Department and Masonic Hope Lodge. Mr. McClure was an avid deer hunter and loved fishing. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Cliff Bunch officiating. Burial will be in Van Pelt Cemetery in Waldron. An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.