Mr. Henry Douglas “Doug” McClain, age 87, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. He was born October 19, 1929 in Opelika, Alabama. Mr. McClain was a Veteran, proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class and was deployed to combat in Korea, then awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, and United Nations Service Medal. He began a lengthy business career with the F.W. Woolworth Co. starting as a stock boy and resigning as Regional Vice President, Southeastern U.S. to join Day’s Inn’s of America as Executive Vice President in Charge of Operations.
Mr. McClain was preceded in death by his wife, Francine McClain; his parents, William and Lucy McClain; and brothers, Oscar McClain and Thomas McClain.
He is survived by his son, Judge Beau (Heather) McClain; daughter, Lea (Greg) Clements; sister, Beth Nagel; grandchildren, Alex McClain, Ben McClain, Peter McClain, Jason Clements, Philip Clements, and Amanda Clements.
The family will receive friends at The Church at Chapelhill on Friday, August 25, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A memorial service will follow at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. McClain to Faith in Action, 5357 Chapel Hill Road, Douglasville, GA 30135.
Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com
Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246
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