James Stuart & Iris Stacy Mcclure

James Stuart McClure, 92, of Antioch, Illinois passed away on October 1, 2018. He was born August 25th, 1926 at Fremont hospital in Marietta, Ohio, son of John Stuart McClure and Grace Mildred (Willison) McClure. As a 1944 graduate of Marietta High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Philippines, Leyte Gulf area during WWII, as an electricians mate Second Class. On August 16th 1952 he married Iris Stacy. Jim attended Marietta College and graduated in 1957 with a B.S. in Chemistry. He worked at B.F. Goodrich, Westinghouse Electric, Seiberling Rubber, General Tire and Baxter Healthcare. He retired from Baxter Healthcare at 70 ½ and returned as a contractor for five years. Jim is a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers, American Legion, VFW, Amvets, Fraternal Order of ELKS, and a descendant of the Mayflower Society (John Howland). Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. John S. McClure. He is survived by identical twin daughters, Mary Tadlock (Charles) of Oxnard, CA and Martha Ryan (Dudley) of Mahtomedi, MN, son James McClure (Theresa) of Johnston, IA; as well as four grandchildren; Amanda, Sarah, Jacob Tadlock and Peyton McClure. Gravesite Services will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2:00pm.