Thomas Tom H McClain

Thomas H. McClain, 84, Kansas City, Kansas, former owner of Associated Welding in Kansas City , Kansas an Basehor, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. He was preceded in death by his wife Juletta (Judy) McClain in 2008. Also preceding him in death were his parents Samuel Henry McClain, Murell Murren McClain, Glen Radar, Lula Piercy, Verna Nauyok, Lois Buckner, Marlene Mattox and a great grandson Aiden Dockens. He is survived by his daughter Karen Carpenter of Kansas City, Kansas, son Mark McClain of Wichita, Kansas and brother Merlin McClain. Also four Grandchildren, Renee Weeks of Eudora Ks, Jeremy Carpenter of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Amanda Dockens and Tara McClain both of Wichita, Kansas. Also surviving are 8 great grandchildren Samantha, Kadi, Jacob, Dylan, Cade, Chad, Payton and Carson and lots of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was a devoted husband and father. He worked a lot of hours and had little time for family but when he did we had the best time. He had an ornery streak and there are many stories to be told regarding this. He worked long and hard throughout his life from the time he was tall enough to drive a tractor which he said was age 5 until Alzheimer’s and macular degeneration took their toll on him. He never met a stranger and will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Fond memories and condolences may be left online for the family at www.chapelhill-butler.com as the funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112.