- Date Of Birth: June 14, 1941
- Date Of Death: August 11, 2018
- State: Georgia
Charles Lemuel McClain, Sr. was born June 14, 1941, in Griffin, GA to the late Alton Hutson and Mary Lynn Haynes McClain. He was the oldest of four children. After serving in the United States Navy, Charles worked for Eastern Airlines and retired after 19 ½ years of service. He was a member of Lovejoy Methodist Church. He had accepted Christ and was baptized at First Christian Church of Newnan on July 25, 1954. In the course of his life, Charles benefitted from the kindness and understanding of others in dealing with life events that were difficult to manage. Out of a sense of gratitude, he, in turn, felt a great responsibility to share his wisdom, hope and experience with others in similar circumstances. His desire to be a mentor to others earned him respect among his peers. These relationships enriched his life greatly.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his dear wife Patricia Y. McClain, his sons Dale and Danny McClain and a sister, Lynn Lassetter. He is survived by his sons Gary Byron (and Selina), Charles (Chuck) McClain, Jr. and Christopher Kim McClain. There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are his dear sisters Cheryl M. Smallwood and her husband Arlis, Cathy M. Warren and her husband Sonny.
