Jim was preceded in death by his parents Lory Adison (Mac) McLain and Mary Annie Morris McLain. He is survived by his three children Jimmy McLain, Jr., Duvall, WA; Jackie McLain, Ramona, CA; Gregory and wife Roni McLain, Morro Bay, CA; sisters Donna McLain Alsop and husband Richard, Bakersfield, CA, Sue McLain Wilson and husband Rick, Burnsville, MS; and special dear friend Phyllis Pascale, Paso Robles, CA, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; Uncle, Sam Morris and wife Javene, and many cousins, and many dear friends.
Jim attended Taft High School 1963 and graduated Bakersfield High School 1966. He served in the United States Army (1967-1976) (Vietnam Veteran) and maintained many relationships with his Army brothers. He worked for Mobile Oil/Aera Energy until his retirement where he settled and thrived with friends of the Heritage Ranch Community of Lake Nacimiento,
Paso Robles, California.
Jim’s love for the outdoors provided great adventures for his children and many friends who joined him. He enjoyed meeting with friends of Heritage Ranch and sitting at the lake enjoying the wildlife. Jim was known as the Kayak Man within the community as well as Santa.
Jim’s family would like to thank all his friends who have assisted him these last few years specially Phyllis Pascale.
The Family will have private interment services at Bakersfield National Cemetery, Arvin, CA.
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