James Edward McClure, 83, of Veedersburg passed away 4:49 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
James was born Dec. 24, 1940, at Sterling, the son of Fred W and Iola Bell (McLaughlin) McClure. He married Glenda J. Sandlin on Feb. 20, 1960, at Veedersburg. She preceded him in death Dec. 6, 2005.
He is also preceded in death by daughter Theresa J. Lightle on Jan.4, 2016; two brothers, Robert and Frederick; and sister Lenora Lindquist.
Surviving family include daughter Michelle (Joe) Davis, Crawfordsville; brother Dick (Nancy) McClure, Cayuga; companion Jeane Dickerson, Crawfordsville; three grandchildren, Justine Nicole (Mark) Smith, Brian Edward (Kassie) Linzie and Natashia (Derek) Hernandez; eight great-grandchildren, Maddox Smith, Dylan Smith, Lexie Linzie, Kipton Linzie, Stella Linzie, Cobi Brown, Audree Brown and Grace Hernandez.
James graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1959. After graduation he served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany working as an aerial photograph interpreter from reconnaissance flights. He was employed at RR Donnelley in Crawfordsville for 41 years, starting as a baler in Department A and working as a proofreader when he retired in 2001.
He was a proud grandpa who enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, and gambling on the riverboats. Many Veedersburg residents will remember him as “The Walking Man,” often seen walking around town in the early morning hours.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at Dickerson Funeral Home, Veedersburg. Visitation will begin at noon Monday and continue until the time of service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Osborn Prairie Cemetery with military honors provide by American Legion Post #288 and the US Army.
Online condolences at www.dickersonfuneralhome.com.
