On September 16, 2018, Ferix McClain age 36, made his transition to be with the Lord, peacefully while he slept in his home in Germantown, MD. He was the loving husband of Marieliza Marmol McClain of 9 years, and was the father of Zoë age 5 and Elias McClain age 6 months. The Lord called his dutiful, and loving son to join him on that day. He was an amazing husband, father, friend and son who was loved by many.
Ferix McClain was born on February 28, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY. He was the son of Dennis McClain and Willibelle Hamilton. He leaves behind two siblings, Dennis F. McClain and Alessandra Hamilton.
Ferix was not only a bright student but he excelled at anything he put his mind to. He graduated from Hillside High School in Hillside, New Jersey and later attended Montclair State University. He majored in Criminal Justice, however, his love of cars led to him to pursue a career in auto mechanics. Ferix soon became a well-respected Automotive Technician for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority where he has worked since 2012. Ferix loved what he did and was happy to be able to use his talents to positively affect those around him.
In 2002, Ferix met the love of his life when he pulled up to the McDonald’s drive through in Hillside, NJ. She took his order which consisted of 2 double cheeseburgers and a bottle of water. Ferix and Marieliza became friends and started dating soon after. Together, they decided to move to Maryland where they decided to establish roots, and on March 28, 2009, they were married. While they left an immense number of close friends and family in NJ, they have also impacted the lives of many people in their current home state. While his family was his priority, he loved to spend time with his friends, and LOVED his toys (Cars).
Ferix met and established a relationship with the Lord through his wife and together they joined The Temple of Healing Waters in 2007. He dutifully served as a member of the security team until his death.
Ferix was a wondrous human being, he touched the lives of everyone he encountered, he embodied what we refer to as a “gentle giant”, and although he was large in stature, his heart was even larger. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy, one worthy of admiration. Let’s celebrate today what he was, became and accomplished.
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