Melva J McClure

Melva J. McClure, a resident of Sulphur was born February 27, 1928 in Fairview, OK to Henry O & Nina Mabel (Perkins) Parsons. She passed away Friday October 16, 2015 at Sulphur, OK at the age of 87 years 7 months and 19 days. She was the fifth of seven children. The family moved to Sulphur when Melva was three years old, so her father could be near the veteran hospital because of his health. Melva attended Sulphur Schools, graduating from SHS in 1945. On October 19, 1946, Melva married David McClure in Sulphur after his return from a tour of duty with the Navy in WWII She had held several jobs including stenographer for D.H.S. working for a local doctors office, working for the Murray County Treasurers Office and as secretary at O.S.D. where she worked until her retirement. After their retirement Melva and David loved to travel, visiting all 50 states. They also traveled abroad, to Europe, Great Britain and other places. Each year they would attend David's Navy reunion including the 50th reunion which was a cruise to the Bahamas. They also went with the church on several mission trips. Melva was a longtime member of Crossway First Baptist Church which she loved very much. She also loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Melva enjoyed helping David with his cow/calf operation and other things that might need done. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 Sisters: Fern Harris & Norma Parsons 3 Brothers: Dolas Parsons, Vernon Parsons, Clifford Parsons and son-in-law: Richard Billings. Survived by her husband: David McClure, of Sulphur,OK Daughter: Davalyn Billings of Sulphur,OK Sons & daughters-in-law: Larry McClure & Debbie of Lubbock, TX Jim McClure & Sheila of Sulphur,OK Brother & sister-in-law: Bill & Donna Parsons of Allen,TX 4 Grandchildren: Sheila Ketchum & James, Craig Billings & Courtni Lara Lung & John, Michelle Hill & Andrew 9 Great Grandchildren Pallbearers will be Don Brown, Charlie Brown, James Ketchum, Andrew Hill, John Lung, and Zach Barger. Honorary Bearers: Allen "Butch" Hill, Bill Kilgore, Tommy Owens, Eugene "Fuzz" Kennedy Loyd Harber, Jack Kirby, Harvey Stinson, Modern Martha's Sunday School Class Services will be held Monday October 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Crossway First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Bill Leveridge and Chaplain Danny Cavett. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home The family will receive visitors from 4 - 6 pm Sunday at DeArman Funeral Home online condolences may be sent to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Melva J McClure

February 27, 1928 - October 16, 2015