Donald McClure Obituary

Donald William "Mac" McClure, Jr. Greenville, SC - Mr. Donald William "Mac" McClure, Jr., 68, of Greenville, loving husband of Mary Sue Preston McClure, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mac was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on October 10, 1946, to the late Donald William, Sr. and Alverta Halosis Andrews McClure. He received his Bachelor's degree from Charleston Southern University. Mac had many hobbies, which included camping, gardening, working on computers and traveling. He also enjoyed square dancing, and along with his wife, was chairman of the South Carolina Square and Round Dance Federation. They were also twice president of the Piedmont Square Dance Association, and were current members of the Thunderbird's Square Dance Club. In 2002, they were awarded the Distinguished Service award by the State Federation. Mac was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Easley, where he was a member of the Men's Club. Mac was a member and past Master of the Dunean Masonic Lodge #359, and a past member and past Master of the Truman Durham Masonic Lodge #424. He was currently the President of the Past Master's Club, and was also a member of the Hejaz Shrine Temple in Greenville. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving 26 years on the Nuclear Submarine Force as a Senior Chief Electronics Technician until his retirement. He was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal twice and the Navy Commendation Medal. In addition to his loving wife of 47 years, Mac is survived by two sons, Michael Patrick McClure (Rebecca), of Charleston, SC, and Scott Edward McClure (Tiffany), of Pensacola, Florida; two brothers, David Paul McClure of Luray, Virginia, and David Scott McClure of Fresno, Texas; and a sister, Pamela Diane McClure Batley, of Reisel, Texas. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1 o'clock in the afternoon on Friday, October 9, 2015 at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1200 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642, conducted by Father Lee Dudley. Interment will follow at Robinson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock in the evening at Robinson Funeral Home, Powdersville Road, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston