Lawrence G. "Larry' McClure
Obituary
Lawrence G. "Larry" McClure, 84, died on June 20,
2010, at his home in Hutchinson.
He was born on July 13, 1925, in Marion County, to Benjamin
Harrison and Maggie Julian Larsen McClure.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, stationed
in Korea and the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post
No. 2 and VFW Post 971, both in Newton.
He worked in the street department for the city of Peabody
for 27 years and was with the volunteer fire department in Peabody for 31
years.
He married Shirley Arlene McClave on March 13, 1948, in
Newton. She died on June 26, 2009.
Survivors include a son, Mike McClure and his wife Marcie
McKinnell of Hutchinson; daughter, Chris Hughes and her husband Jack of Palmer,
Alaska; brother, Glen McClure of Halstead; four grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary
in Hutchinson. Cremation has taken place.
Memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Aug. 6, at
Prairie Lawn Cemetery in Peabody.
Memorials may be made to Reins of Hope or Hospice House in
care of the mortuary.
Visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave condolences for
Larry's family.
