Timothy K McClain

DOB: February 22, 1949 ~ May 15, 2023

Reverend Dr. Timothy Kevin McClain, 74, died Monday, May 15, 2023, in Lincoln, NE. Born February 22, 1949, to Garold and Virginia (Myers) McClain in Sioux City, IA; Tim was a graduate of Central High School. He received a Bachelor of Political Science from the University of South Dakota and was commissioned into the United States Army in 1971. After serving in Panama as a Captain, he was called to ministry and pursued his Master of Divinity from Dubuque Theological Seminary – being ordained as a Presbyterian Minister in 1978. Tim also earned a Doctor of Ministry from Lexington (KY) Theological Seminary

Tim served churches in Beatrice (NE), LaPlata (MO), Hickman (NE), Lincoln (NE), Waverly (NE), and Tecumseh (NE). He was a member of Homestead Presbytery and a commissioner of the Presbyterian Church USA 205th General Assembly (1993). Tim’s passion for his country, congregations, and faith were evident – instilling these same values professionally and personally with his family, whom he loved dearly. He was active in the American Legion serving as Chaplain in his various posts. Tim enjoyed researching sermon topics along with writing the sermons. He served on many Presbytery committees as a liaison to many churches seeking to call a new pastor. He also enjoyed providing pastoral care. Tim was a model of faith for his two children. He was so pleased to have a grandson when Samuel was born and anxiously awaiting the birth of his second grandson.

Tim was a fan of Kansas City Royals baseball, Kansas City Chiefs football and Husker football. He loved to feed and watch the birds. Tim loved celebrating the holidays with the family. His lifelong interest in politics lead to many discussions. Tim was always interested in learning new things such as how to use new technology. He will be missed by many who appreciated his smart wit also known as the “McClain charm.”

Survived by his wife of 42-years, Carol (Hadfield) McClain, daughter Eden Houska (Shawn), son Noah McClain (Meghan) and grandson Samuel, sister Kimberly McCormick (Scott), niece, nephew and sisters in law. Tim was preceded in death by this father and mother, and brother, Mike McClain.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 22nd at 11am, at Eastridge Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lincoln Parks Foundation for the Pioneers Park Smoke Signal Restoration, www.lincolnparks.org, or 3131 O Street, Suite 301, Lincoln, NE 68510. Or to The Salvation Army, https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/lincoln/.

The family wants to thank the staff at CHI Saint Elizabeth and Nebraska Heart Institute, especially Dr. Kaushik for their compassionate care!