Michael Lee “Mike” McClain
Michael Lee “Mike” McClain, 75, of San Leon, passed away June 21, 2023 in his home. Mike was born February 29, 1948, to Hannah May and Earl Richard McClain in Los Angeles, CA and was raised in Orange County, CA. He proudly served his country in the Army from 1968-1970. Following his service, he lived in Florida a while before moving to Houston. Mike began working in Funeral Service in 1975. After retirement he loved studying astronomy, playing his guitars, taking care of his birds, and talking about “old times.”
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Jean Wilkinson, Richard Earl McClain, Donald Floyd McClain, and James David McClain.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his partner Marguerite Hammond, sisters Thelma JaNeen dPassalacq, Beverly June Canole, Linda Christine Stanley, brother Kenneth Wayne McClain, daughter Hannah Lee Bing, and grandsons Sidney Smith and Aidan Bing.
Marguerite, sorry to hear of Mikes passing. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike was a good man. He was a great manager and I enjoyed rowing him up. Rest in Peace my friend.
Michael and I met in the 5th grade, La Verne California in 1958. We were best friends for the next 63 years. Growing up in a small town during the 50’s was akin to a Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn saga. Everyday was an adventure. Smudging the orange groves, turning in empty coke bottles for pocket change and ditching Suday School and hiding out from the patrol cops who would always take us back.
We stayed in touch throughout our lives despite the distance between us. Weekly phone calls always ended with plenty of memories and laughter. Before hanging up on our last call, two days before his passing, Mike and I each said “the Love word.” It was always known but never said between us tough guys. I am so glad we did.