Deacon James Franklin (Mr. Billy) McClain age 94, of Lincolnton, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Atrium Health β Lincolnton, North Carolina.
He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina on May 29, 1929 to the late Benjamin McClain and Nettie Graham McClain. He was married to the late Irene Jones McClain.
Deacon McClain was a faithful member/Deacon at Mooreβs Chapel Baptist Church where his service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm, the family will receive friends at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Poplar Springs A.M.E. Zion Church cemetery.
There will be a public walkthrough held on Friday at the Funeral Home from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ebony & Whiteβs Funeral Service is serving the McClain family
My Sincere Condolences π to the Family and friends of Deacon Billy McCain he will truly be missed May God continue π π’ to Bless his family.You will always remain in my prayers. From the family of Bet Boldon and family in Chicago
My Deacon Thank You! Rev. Sandra Jones
My Deacon Thank you!
TO the family we send our love and condolence,Deacon Mclain was a wonderful friend,during our time at Moore's chapel he and his family always supported us,we always kept in touch after we left.May we find comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Rev.and Sis Jimmie Norwood
You have the deepest sympathy from all of us. Prayers to the entire family. Rest easy to my friend. Ann Burton and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Nate and Deanna Ingram
So sorry to hear about the passing of Deacon McClain, the family will be in our prayers,Patricia and I were classmates.
Praying for the family to have peace, strength and comfort from God to help them through the home going of their beloved one.ππΎ Linda Nixon
We offer our condolences and prayers to the MCClain family. Colvin & Asha Smith.
We extend our condolences to the family. We pray that God will sustain you.ππ½ Morris & Wanda Cates
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.