James Lee McLain

McLain, James Lee, age 89, residing at NHC Farragut, went to be with his beloved wife and Heavenly Father, August 1, 2012. He married Virginia Harris, the love of his life, on August 2, 1947. She preceded him in passing on October 1, 2005. He had to leave this earth August 1st to keep a special date on August 2nd to reunite for their 65th wedding anniversary celebration, which was more important than events of this world. Jim is survived by his daughter, Ginny McLain-Tate and son-in-law Frank Tate, both of Farragut, TN, numerous nieces and nephews and sister-in-law, Edie Ford, of Dyersburg, TN. He was a decorated WWII veteran and proudly served his country in the 15th Air Force, 450th Bomb Group, as a B-24 pilot, stationed in Italy 1943-1945. He was fortunate enough to make an Honor Air trip out of Knoxville to the DC memorials in the spring of 2011. Jim was a graduate of UT Knoxville, College of Engineering, thanks to the G.I. program. He had a successful career with a large, multinational corporation, which took his family to live in 4 states and 1 foreign country, and him to many cities, states, and countries for business travel. His real life's work began at retirement with a Radio Shack computer. He spent the next 25 years researching the genealogy of our families. He provided all members of our family with fully documented data that made possible membership in DAR, First Families of Tennessee, and many other historic organizations. He was a Christian man who will be missed by his family and friends, especially his friends and special caregivers at NHC Farragut. Memorial Services were held Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Click Funeral Home, Farragut Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.