Donald "Donnie" Eugene McClain

Donald Eugene McClain known by those closest to him as, “Malakai” was born January 31, 1990 in Houston, Missouri to Jeanee Alvarez of Norwood, MO and Donald McClain of Warsaw, MO. He has a sister, Kaleen Bradshaw of West Plains, MO. Though he was born in Houston, MO and lived in Cabool when he was young and later moved to Norwood, MO.

He loved being in nature, traveling, cooking, off roading and wrenching on vehicles. He especially loved the ocean and always looked forward to going.

He was especially close to his Aunt Joanee and she will never forget their talks. Her last words to him were "I am proud of you, and I Love You". He had a "Grandma" that was a comfort to him as well Shawna Riley will always remember his laugh and silliness. He could make anyone laugh and have a better day no matter what was going on. There was a special Teacher in Norwood that was a shining light to him and was always of help whom he never forgot.

Survived by aunts: Joanee (Randy) Barlett of Macomb, MO, and Engibe (David) Walker of Hixson, TN and Debra Massey of Norwood, MO; uncles: Terry Massey of Mtn. Grove, MO, Joe Alvarez of California; Helen Shores of Warsaw, MO, Virginia McClain of Sedalia, MO and a host of many friends and relatives who will miss him.

He is preceded in death by grandparents: Joe and Betty Alvarez, Glen and Jessie McClain, uncles: Ron, Don and Stephen Massey, Charles, Rudy and Daniel Alvarez, and Glen McClain, Jr.

Fill Not Your Heart

Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,

but remember me in every tomorrow.

Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

Although my leaving causes pain and grief,

my going has eased my hurt

and given me relief.

So dry your eyes and remember me

not as I am now, but as I used to be.

Because I will remember you all

and look on with a smile,

Understand, in your hearts,

I’ve only gone to rest a little while.

As long as I have the love of each of you,

I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.

Joey Beighley