Ernest McLain

ERNEST McLAIN Racine Mr. McLain, 91, was called home by his Heavenly Father, from St. Mary’s Medical Center, on Saturday, November 19, 2005. He was born in Enterprise, MS on February 18, 1914, the son of the late John and Minnie (nee: Smith) McLain. He had been a resident of Racine since 1949. Mr. McLain served his country with the U.S. Army; and was honorably discharged, as a staff sergeant, on Jan. 21, 1946. He had been married to his beloved wife Louise, for over 46 years, until she preceded him in death on October 27, 2003. He had been employed by the Railroad and later retired from Webster Electric. He became a dedicated member of the Church of Christ in 1961, and served faithfully ever since. Surviving are his daughter, Vera Miller; brother Willie (Mary) Mc Lain, sister-in-law Ola Mae Johnson, all of Racine; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his son Earnest McLain Jr.; twin sister, Bearnice Leneair, sister Beatrice Hayes; brothers Mose Sanders and Willis McLain; daughters, Claudia Mae Jackson, and Willie Mae Moore; son, Harold Ward; son-in-law, David Miller; grandson Ronnie Miller; niece Phyllis Ann Kern; nephew, James R. McLain; and great nephew Kenneth Kirby. His Homegoing Service will be held in Midtown Church of Christ, 1704-13th St., on Friday, November 25th, at 10:30 a.m.. Visitation will be in the Church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Service. Burial, with military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Please see Wednesday’s paper for the complete obituary.