Mr. James Benedict “Babyboy” McClain, son of the late Charlie and Lois Grice McClain was born on January 20, 1969, in Gaston County, NC. James transitioned unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, NC.

Funeral on Thursday; June 5, 2025 at Rock Hill United Methodist Church, Stanley at 12 noon with visitation beginning at 11:30

Interment: Monday; June 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.-Salisbury National Cemetery-501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC