Robert Gene "Bob" McClure

Robert Gene McClure (Bob or Poppy to those who loved him most) 90 of St. Albans went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 10, 2023. Bob joins his beloved wife Betty, his son Rodney, his mother Zena, his father Raymond, his brothers Paul and Jimmy and his sister, Adeline Nelson in heaven. Bob was born on April 15, 1933 in Griffithsville, WV. He lived his early years in Lincoln County graduating from Duval High School. He met the love of his life Betty, at the age of 15 and they were married August 25, 1954. They shared 61 wonderful years together before she passed in 2015. Bob proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, training in boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and was later stationed at Fort Kilmer, New Jersey. He chose welding as his profession and went to trade school in Aberdeen, Maryland. He was a top seller for Flavorite Cookware, worked on the pipeline for CJ Hughes and retired from Don’s Disposal after in 1998. Bob and Betty lived in New Jersey during his time in the Army before returning to St. Albans, WV where he lived the next 70 years on Coal River Road. In 1955 their daughter Robyn was born and in 1956 their son Rodney was born. Bob was saved and baptized while attending New Hope Baptist Church. In 1980 Bob and Betty began attending Maranatha Fellowship Church where he has remained a faithful member until the time of his heavenly homecoming. Poppy’s pride and joy were his grandchildren. They spent many summers and weekends with their Poppy and Granny. He took them to church, the state fair and many buffet lines. He loved westerns, mowing the grass, deer hunting, Tudor’s biscuits, The Golden Corral, good coffee, and gardening. At one time he had two gardens, one as big as an acre. Bob had many friends. He looked forward to every phone call and visit from them. He will be remembered for so many things including his strong hand-shakes, bear hugs, and peppermints. Left to treasure his memory is his daughter, Robyn Caldwell (David) of Buffalo, his grandchildren Rachel Driggs (Jody) of Charleston, Michael Scott Smith (Emily) of Knoxville, TN, Robert Chad Smith (Julie) of Fernandina Beach, FL, Rebecca Lohman (Hunter) of St. John’s, FL, Rhianna Harless (David) of FL, and his great-grandchildren, Zachary, Nicholas, Hannah, Eli, Amelia, Haillie, Brinkley, Olivia, Max, Kellen, Steven, Mark, and Isabella, many nieces and nephews and special friends. The family would like to thank the following people for their love, care, and friendship: Mike and Joan Isble, Elvin Tate, Tom Aldridge, Dr. Regi Triplett, the staff at Genesis Putnam Center and the Hospice Hubbard House doctors and nurses. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hubbard Hospice House or Maranatha Fellowship Church. You do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. James 4:14 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us so much that he died for us. For I am convinced that neither height, nor depth, nor any created thing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 15 at Maranatha Fellowship Church with the Rev. Darren Powell officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Visitation will be Monday, August 14, from 6-8:00 pm at Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans. You may visit Bob’s tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the McClure family.

Robert Gene "Bob" McClure

April 15, 1933 - August 10, 2023