A Celebration oe Liee 
For 
June 18,1930- February 13, 2014 
18, 2014 
11:00 1^.071. 
HAGAN Temple Church 
Apostle R. Welch, Presiding 
Bishop A.C. Pierce, Eulogv" 
Henr)' Clayton McClain, Sr. was born June 18, 1930 in Long 
County to the late Jack McClain and WiUie Simmons 
McClain. During the early morning of Februar)' 13, 2014, 
Henry heard the call saying, "you have labored long and now 
it is time to take your rest". 
He was a member of Green Cypress Missionary Baptist 
Church and served faithfully until his death. Henry was 
lovingly known to his family and friends as Pratt. 
Februar}^ 8, 1957, he married Helen Mincey and to this union 
nine children were born. 
Henr\' was educated in the Long County Schools. Henry 
retired from Dixon Motor Co. in Hagan, Georgia after forty- 
three years of service. He enjoyed breeding and training 
Hound dogs. Fishing and Hunting were a great past time for 
pleasure. He spent much time with his sons sharing his love 
for hunting and fishing. He was a pillar of strength and a 
caring spirit towards his family; he would help anyone that 
he could. 
He leaves to cherish his memoty?: a loving and devoted wife, 
Helen McClain; nine children. Ora Lee Congers of 
Manansas, Georgia; Louise Brewton (Donnie) of Austell, 
Georgia; Cora Brewton (Grayling) of Claxton, Georgia; 
Matha Thompson (Tyreace) of Powder Springs, Georgia; 
Silvia BeU (Smart Sr.) of Hagan, Georgia; Henry McClain, Jr. 
(Shirleen) of Claxton, Georgia; Johnny McClain (Constance) 
of Claxton, Georgia; Patricia Simmons of Pembroke, 
Georgia; Don McClain (LaVern) of Register, Georgia; two 
sons, Bernise Kennedy of New York and Larry Mincey of 
Savannah, Georgia; two special children, Lukecia McClain 
Grayson and Katina McClain (Horace); twenty-seven 
grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren; eight sisters- 
in-law, Sarah Cox, Naomie Slater, Wihie McKinnon (BUI), 
Jewel Sharp (Billy), Shirlan Rogers (Edward), Josie Mae 
Mincey, Gladys Mincey, and Catherine Mincey; one brother- 
in-law, Jerry Mincey (Dorothy), and a host of nieces, 
nephews, cousins, and many friends. 
 
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Apostle R. Welch, Presiding 
Processional 
Selection 
Scriptures 
Old Testament 
New Testament 
Prayer 
Selection 
Reflections 
Living Word Choir 
Bishop Eddie Mincey 
Reverend James Howard 
Apostle R. Welch 
Living Word Choir 
Dec. Jr. Palmer 
Church Member 
Mr. James Buddy Slater 
Friend 
Mr. Donnie Brewton 
Son-in-law 
Mr. Cecile McClain 
Nephew 
Bishop Benny Bacon 
Co-worker! Friend 
Obituary (Read silently to soft music) 
Acknowledgements Evangelist Constance McClain 
Proclamation Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church 
Solo Bishop Caeverous J. Boggs 
Eulogy Bishop A. C. Pierce 
Farewell Glance Living Word Choir 
Recessional Bro. Gavin Mainer 
INTERMENT 
Green Cypress Missionary^ 
Baptist Church Cemetery 
The family will receive friends immediately following the committal 
service: George Nedar Center, 11093 U. S. Highway 280 East, 
Claxton, Georgia 30417. 
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free 
I'm following the path God laidfor me. 
I took His hand when I heard him call; 
I turned mj hack and left it all 
I could not stay another day, 
To laugh, to love, to work or play. 
Tasks left undone must stay that way; 
Ifound that place at the close of the day. 
If my parting has left a void. 
Then fill it with remembered joy. 
A. friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; 
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss. 
Be not burdened with times of sorrow 
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. 
My life's been full, I savored much; 
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. 
Perhaps my time seems all too brief; 
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. 
Tift up your heart and share with me, 
God wanted me now. He set me free. 
Author Unknown 
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Bro. Nicholas McClain 
Bro. Devin McClain 
Bro. Cedric Bell 
Bro. Quan Congers 
Bro. Kareem Brewton 
Bro. LeKendy Brewton 
The Family of the late Mr. Henry Clayton McClain, Sr. 
would like to thank everyone for all acts of kindness and 
sympathy that have been shown to them during this most 
difficult time. There are no words sufficient to express 
their appreciation and they pray that God will 
watch over and bless each of you. 
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: 
Bro. Alex Simmons 
Bro. Emanual Haynes 
 
Grandchildren 
125 North Broad Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
912.739.2658 
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