Mr. Robert Vernon McClain, age 70, of Jefferson, GA, passed away April 21, 2020.
He was born June 27, 1949, in Bremen, GA, to the late Melvin and Mildred McClain.
Robert served his country proudly in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Drake McClain, of Jefferson; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mark Bankus, of Midland, GA; a son, Shawn McClain, of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Erika McLoughlin, Micayla McLoughlin, Kade McClain, Nate Bankus, and Melissa Bankus; and a brother, Richard Douglas McClain.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 2:00PM EST in the Fruithurst Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Layton officiating. The Haralson County Veterans Association will provide military honors.
Interment will follow after the service.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are still providing services under the CDC’s guidelines. We kindly ask that the graveside service be reserved for family only and we invite others to join us virtually as we Facebook Live the service.
Miller Funeral Home (Tallapoosa, GA) is in charge of the arrangements.
A note from the family:
Papa, words cannot begin to describe how much you meant to me. For those who don't know, my grandfather was the kind of person who didn't believe in strangers, only friends. He was always seeking ways to improve the lives of others, he would loan people items knowing he would probably never get it back, but that others were in more need than he was. He loved life and when he retired, took to auctioning, Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace, not to make a profit, but to help others and meet new people. The length of time he knew someone didn't matter, if they were in need and he could assist, he would no matter what. He taught me that "no matter how bad you might think you've got it, there's always someone out there who has it worse" and that you should never pass up on the opportunity to say Hi. Thank you Papa, for everything, I'm sorry I didn't say it sooner, but I'm immensely lucky to have you as my guardian angel and am glad you are with God and no longer suffering.
He was born June 27, 1949, in Bremen, GA, to the late Melvin and Mildred McClain.
Robert served his country proudly in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Drake McClain, of Jefferson; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mark Bankus, of Midland, GA; a son, Shawn McClain, of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Erika McLoughlin, Micayla McLoughlin, Kade McClain, Nate Bankus, and Melissa Bankus; and a brother, Richard Douglas McClain.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 2:00PM EST in the Fruithurst Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Layton officiating. The Haralson County Veterans Association will provide military honors.
Interment will follow after the service.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are still providing services under the CDC’s guidelines. We kindly ask that the graveside service be reserved for family only and we invite others to join us virtually as we Facebook Live the service.
Miller Funeral Home (Tallapoosa, GA) is in charge of the arrangements.
A note from the family:
Papa, words cannot begin to describe how much you meant to me. For those who don't know, my grandfather was the kind of person who didn't believe in strangers, only friends. He was always seeking ways to improve the lives of others, he would loan people items knowing he would probably never get it back, but that others were in more need than he was. He loved life and when he retired, took to auctioning, Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace, not to make a profit, but to help others and meet new people. The length of time he knew someone didn't matter, if they were in need and he could assist, he would no matter what. He taught me that "no matter how bad you might think you've got it, there's always someone out there who has it worse" and that you should never pass up on the opportunity to say Hi. Thank you Papa, for everything, I'm sorry I didn't say it sooner, but I'm immensely lucky to have you as my guardian angel and am glad you are with God and no longer suffering.
Mr. Robert Vernon McClain, age 70, of Jefferson, GA, passed away April 21, 2020.
He was born June 27, 1949, in Bremen, GA, to the late Melvin and Mildred McClain.
Robert served his country proudly in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Drake McClain, of Jefferson; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mark Bankus, of Midland, GA; a son, Shawn McClain, of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Erika McLoughlin, Micayla McLoughlin, Kade McClain, Nate Bankus, and Melissa Bankus; and a brother, Richard Douglas McClain.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 2:00PM EST in the Fruithurst Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Layton officiating. The Haralson County Veterans Association will provide military honors.
Interment will follow after the service.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are still providing services under the CDC’s guidelines. We kindly ask that the graveside service be reserved for family only and we invite others to join us virtually as we Facebook Live the service.
Miller Funeral Home (Tallapoosa, GA) is in charge of the arrangements.
A note from the family:
Papa, words cannot begin to describe how much you meant to me. For those who don't know, my grandfather was the kind of person who didn't believe in strangers, only friends. He was always seeking ways to improve the lives of others, he would loan people items knowing he would probably never get it back, but that others were in more need than he was. He loved life and when he retired, took to auctioning, Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace, not to make a profit, but to help others and meet new people. The length of time he knew someone didn't matter, if they were in need and he could assist, he would no matter what. He taught me that "no matter how bad you might think you've got it, there's always someone out there who has it worse" and that you should never pass up on the opportunity to say Hi. Thank you Papa, for everything, I'm sorry I didn't say it sooner, but I'm immensely lucky to have you as my guardian angel and am glad you are with God and no longer suffering.
He was born June 27, 1949, in Bremen, GA, to the late Melvin and Mildred McClain.
Robert served his country proudly in the Vietnam War with the United States Army. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Drake McClain, of Jefferson; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Mark Bankus, of Midland, GA; a son, Shawn McClain, of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Erika McLoughlin, Micayla McLoughlin, Kade McClain, Nate Bankus, and Melissa Bankus; and a brother, Richard Douglas McClain.
A private graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at 2:00PM EST in the Fruithurst Cemetery with Bro. Jeff Layton officiating. The Haralson County Veterans Association will provide military honors.
Interment will follow after the service.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are still providing services under the CDC’s guidelines. We kindly ask that the graveside service be reserved for family only and we invite others to join us virtually as we Facebook Live the service.
Miller Funeral Home (Tallapoosa, GA) is in charge of the arrangements.
A note from the family:
Papa, words cannot begin to describe how much you meant to me. For those who don't know, my grandfather was the kind of person who didn't believe in strangers, only friends. He was always seeking ways to improve the lives of others, he would loan people items knowing he would probably never get it back, but that others were in more need than he was. He loved life and when he retired, took to auctioning, Craigslist, and Facebook marketplace, not to make a profit, but to help others and meet new people. The length of time he knew someone didn't matter, if they were in need and he could assist, he would no matter what. He taught me that "no matter how bad you might think you've got it, there's always someone out there who has it worse" and that you should never pass up on the opportunity to say Hi. Thank you Papa, for everything, I'm sorry I didn't say it sooner, but I'm immensely lucky to have you as my guardian angel and am glad you are with God and no longer suffering.
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