In 1963 Ronnie Lee McClain met Eunice Faye Winters at Gospel Assembly Church in Kansas City, Missouri. After dating for two and a half years they married on February 10, 1966. They began their life together in Kansas City, Kansas. In 1970 they gave birth to their first daughter Tonya Robin McClain. Four years later they gave birth to their second daughter Heather Renae' McClain. He was a loving and devoted father to his girls. Ronnie worked at Procter and Gamble for over 33 years as a soap maker, and he was an exemplary provider for his family. Ronnie was a devoted man of God called to the ministry at the age of 17. He dedicated his life to serving the Lord and his people. Ronnie loved spending time with his family, fishing, and John Wayne westerns. He enjoyed NCAA basketball and every year he could not wait for March Madness, the KU Jay-hawks were his favorite team. He never met a stranger and was full of humor. On July 4, 2015 Ronnie went home to heaven to be with his savior.
Left behind are wife Eunice McClain, daughters Tonya McClain, and Heather McClain Cave, Son-in-Law Stuart Cave, Grandson Jake McClain Ruesch, Granddaughters Alexandra Lee McClain Cave and Isabella McClain Cave. Brothers Freddie McClain, Robert McClain. Sisters Loretta Mauer and Martha Killon. Along with many loved ones and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ethel McClain, 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.
Visitation with family will be held at Gospel-Tabernacle 811 South Cleveland Ave Belton, Missouri 64012 on August 1,2015 at 11:00 with a Memorial Service following at 12:00P.M.