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Obituary For Dale McCluster

The late Mr. Dale McCluster of 613 6th Avenue, Apt. 5, Albany, Georgia, departed this life on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence.

A private service for the family will be held on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia.

Mr. Dale McCluster, known to his family and friends as “Pokey” was born on January 25, 1966 to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lee and Leola Putmon McCluster of Sumner, Georgia.

He attended school in the Worth County Public School System, and graduated from Worth County High School.

Dale gave his life to Christ and joined the New Birth Fellowship Church under the leadership of Pastor Leon Gardner. He was a member of the New Birth Male Choir.

Dale was an industrial worker, working at several industries throughout his career. He worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, the Marine Corps Logistics Base, and Avondale Industries. He was currently employed with the Pfizer Company (Thermacare Production) in Albany, Georgia.

On April 1, 2020, our dear Dale, “The Life of the Party”, took his Eternal Rest at his home in Albany, Georgia. Dale had a personality that was like no other. He loved to laugh and have fun. He loved his family, and he never met a stranger.

Dale was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Left to cherish his memories are his loving mother and father, Johnny Lee and Leola McCluster; two sisters, Janice McCluster Shipp of Orlando, Florida, Katherine (Alfred) Harpe of Albany, Georgia; four brothers, Cary (Fran) McCluster of Sylvester, Georgia, Gary McCluster of Sumner,Georgia, Calvin (Anita)McCluster, of Adel, Georgia, Robert (April) McCluster of Albany, Georgia; aunt, Marion Putmon of Tifton, Georgia; uncles. Robert (Donna) McCluster of North Carolina, Eddie Putmon, Leroy Putmon, both of Tifton, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Comforting words from the bible: Rev 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Isaiah 33:24 And no resident will say, "I am sick". Psalms 34:18 Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.

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To The McCluster Family: Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I worked with Dale for several years at CooperTire and he was a very pleasant person to be around. Whenever Dale entered an area or room, his smile and wonderful personality would light up the area. One scripture that brings me much comfort is Revelation 21:4 which shows the Jehovah God will soon remove everything that causes us sorrow, including death.

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Dale, I could not have loved you anymore if you were my child Cuz. Everyone in our family knew that you loved them because you had absolutely no problem telling you that you loved them. I am definitely going to miss you, along with your smile, hugs, laugh,jokes and our secrets. Your cousin,Julia Rainey

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Sorry, I intended leave my name but again my condolences to my childhood friend, sincerely Tony Parker, Hampton Virginia

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My condolences to the Mccluster family. Dale will for sure be missed. He was my childhood friend, we grew up together in Sumner Ga. Dale and I were in first grade together at Parker Elementary in Ms Hamilton's class. We road bicycles all over Sumner...even the dirt roads. Wasn't a bicycle he or his brothers couldn't fix. Dale was a good brother, may he rest in peace. So long my good friend.

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To the McCluster family I send my condolences to you. Dale smile and laughter will be missed by all of us. I will truly miss all the fun times we had together. COOPER TIRE BROTHER!!! Carlos Dowell.

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Dale was apart of our group we called him 'Big Worm' always fun to be around and was the life of the party you will be missed by the TerraDome and the Outrageous Boys much love

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My deepest sympathy May God give the family and friends peace and understanding You will be missed Your classmate Grover McCullors

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May you rest in heaven. Will miss you call me fat Jaws, pinching them and asking how lil Leon doing. You left me with this dude for real. Will always remember our conversations. Love ya big worm

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My Sincerest condolences to the McCluster family for the loss of your loved one which was great classmate to us. Dale was surely one of a kind. Going to miss that look he gives ( looking out the corner of his eyes with that silly smirk on his face) when we say something crazy or funny. This really hurts and our functions won't be the same without him. Much Love and Prayers to the family. Wanda K & Lorenzo Richey

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You will be missed. Rest on Cooper Tire Pal. Linda Clay Anderson

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You will be missed. Rest on Cooper Tire Pal. Linda Clay Anderson

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This is truly heart breaking. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Dale you will truly be missed by all of us in the class of 1984. Gail Gibson-Solomon

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I am truly sorry for your lost. Dale was the most kindness person I ever met. He always madew laugh when we worked together at Pfizer bringing me a payday candy bar every day at work calling my name chelly. He was always making people laugh. I will miss him dearly.

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Deepest sympathy to the family. He always had the brightest smile. Gloria Garrett

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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance... Ecclesiastes 3. Prayers for your family during this unimaginable grief. May God comfort you as only He can. Dale, you will be missed greatly Kamilia Parker

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Dale was my buddy everything he came to the HOJ he made sure he spoke to me and aggravated me I can hear him now heyyy ShayK I'm going to miss seeing him and hearing him call my name. I pray for his family strength right now GOD keep your hands on all of them in JESUS name Amen

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Condolences to the McCluster family. My children grew up with your children and we are truly saddened to learn of your loss. We love you and are praying for your strength. Deaconess Ophelia Parker & family, Sumner, GA

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My prayers and sympathy go out to the McCluster family. Dale will be greatly missed. I will forever cherish the memories that we shared throughout the years. We were still good friends and he always made me laugh! May God grant the family peace and comfort during this time. With love, Tracey Rogers-Glenn

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Dale you will be missed. You will always be my friend. Family and friends I will be praying for comfort. Rest my friend Rest. The Callahan Family

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We are praying for the family at this trying time of your loss. Johnny & Grace Jefferson

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We were saddened to hear about the passing of Dale. I pray that the Lord give the family strength in this time of sorrow. My God continue to bless each of you. Frank & Felicia Crapp

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Our family was devastated to hear the news about Dale, yet we are rejoicing to know that he's in a better place. He was still our brother, and he always stayed in contact with our mom especially through the years. We love, and will truly miss you! Sharon Rogers-Robinson

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Sending my sincere condolences to the McCluster family, working with Dale at ThermaCare was always eventful and up-beat as he was always talking to me about our passion of racing and engines,So Dale drive that Big Block thru the 1/8 like no other my friend until we meet again.Gonna miss ya Dude! May you Rest In Peace The Davis Family.

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Love you dale your in my heart like u always told me love your rere

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I am going to truly miss you my friend my sincere condolences to the family. Dale was a nice funny person to be around. No matter what he always had a smile on his face. Until we meet again my friend you will forever hold a spot in my heart

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Dale will truly be missed. He always had a smile on his face and had a personality like no other. ThermaCare will not be the same without you!

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Condolences to the McCluster family : Dale my Neighbor, Co Worker gonna miss ya bro !!!

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My condolences to the family. Dale you will be truly missed my boy. Rest on

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I can't express enough the pain and sorrow of losing my brother. We are two of a kind we enjoyed life, family and each other. If anybody in this world who truly understood and knew me it was Dale. We didn't see each other as much as we use too because of our jobs. But when we did it was 100. I sit and listen to his voicemails and cry for the loss. Then laugh cause that's how we did it. I can't imagine the pain of the family cause I'm crying now. But knowing him he would say suck it up and be a man. My Boy that's what we called each other. He will definitely be missed my condolences to the family and my prayers are with you

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To the Mccluster Family I Send My Condolences You All Are In Mine & My Family's Thoughts and Prayers We Are Deeply Sorry for Your Loss LaGail Nether & the Holley/Collins Family

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To the Mccluster Family I Send My Condolences You All Are In Mine and My Family's Thoughts & Prayers Deeply Sorry for Your Loss

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Its sad to know I have lost another classmate, but it does not compare to the families loss. I am very sorry to hear about the death of your loved one. Death is never easy, in fact, at 1 Corinthians 15:26 death is described as our "enemy." Yet the bible does offer hope at Revelation 21:4, 'he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. The former things have passed away.'

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Clarence and I offer our condolences to the Mccluster family. We pray that God will give you comfort, strength, and peace during these critical times. Clarence Burch & Family

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Robert, and McCluster Family, I was soo very sorry to learn of Dale's passing. May you all remember the love and the good times you all shared. I pray that you all will continue to lean on our Lord and Saviour for strength and renewed faith in the coming days ahead. God bless and keep you,is my prayer. Love you all, Mary Taylor (Ashburn)

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