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- Rodney Earl McClurg, 83, loving father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, 15, January 2023. Rodney was born on May 7, 1939 to Lacey and Elfreda McClurg.
He attended Gaston High School and graduated Class of 1957. He married Carletta Estep, his high school sweetheart, in 1958. He worked at Marhofer's until 1961, when he joined the US Air Force. After 6 years of service, including a tour in Japan, Rodney worked at Borg Warner until his retirement in 2006.
He loved fishing, gardening, singing, and being with the love of his life Carletta, whether it was watching TV at home or working with her at the Children's Church at Rejoice Ministries.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carletta McClurg. His life is celebrated by his daughter, Peggy and Chris (husband); son, Charlie and Anna (wife); and his daughter Paula and Scott (significant other); also his grandsons, Dustin and Kassandra (wife), Rodney and Stephanie (fiancé), and Stuart; his sister, Judy and Bob (Husband); his brother, Edgar and Lois (wife); and his cousin, Larry.
The family would like to Thank, Morrison Woods Nursing Home and staff for the excellent care they gave to Rodney over the last couple years. God took all his pain away when he took him home with him today. although its hard to let him go he's in a much better place I know tears of grief fall from every eye, but nobody has to ask God why. He was a very special man, in every way, We will miss him each and everyday. Not lost to memory, nor to love but gone to our fathers house above. Rest in peace Dad it's Gods will, but always remember we love you still.
Calling will be on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Garden View Funeral Home - 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with services to be conducted at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Fair officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie. Military grave side rites will be conducted by Delaware County Honor Guard.
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The Star Press, Muncie, Indiana. Wednesday, 18 January 2023.
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