Mr. McClure was born in Louisville, Kentucky on October 22, 1938, to the late Harry Thomas McClure and Ray Ann (Warren) McClure. He was a Christian by faith; and enjoyed time with his three daughters and his many grandchildren.
He served his country from 1956- 1962 as a Navy Reserve Veteran and enjoyed his retirement working in his yard.
He was a 56 year plus member and Past Master of Bullitt Lodge #155 FAM, in 1995 and a dual member of McNeal Lodge #586 F&AM and enjoyed traveling across the state to meet his many Masonic friends and brothers. Mr. McClure served in the Grand Lodge of Kentucky as DDGM of district #17 in 2000-2001. He served the Grand Lodge of Kentucky as Grand Junior Deacon in 2018, again as Chairman of the Grand Lodge of kentucky Archives committee. He received from the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, the highly honored "Daniel Boone Award" also receiving honors as a member of the KCCH 32 Degree Scottish-Rites Valley of Louisville Orient of Kentucky.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Marilyn Ruth McClure; a brother Robert Shepherd, son-in-law, Daniel Argenbright and grandson, Russell James Argenbright.
He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Gale Argenbright, Jimetta Gay Ogle (Tim), and Elizabeth Ann Beaulieu (Eric); his grandchildren, Jason Argenbright, Adam Wayne Ogle (Stacy), Coty Shane Ogle (Shiela), Erin Michelle Chestnut (Nick); his greatgranchildren, Aspen, Autumn Kain, Lydia, and Raelyn Argenbright, Dakota Rose and Rylee Ann Chestnut; a great-great granddaughter, Hazel Rose Nathan; a sister in law Zelma Shepherd several nieces and nephews along with his many friends from across the state of Kentucky.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the chapel of Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (4895 N. Preston Hwy.) with burial to follow at Brookland Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 2 pm till 8 pm with a Masonic Service at 7 pm and on Wednesday from 10 am till 12 noon.
