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Aug. 30, 1945 ~ Aug. 5, 2017
Willis Charley McClour, 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed from this life Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at his home in Mead, Okla. He was born Aug. 30, 1945, at the family home in Hugo to Charley Hoey McClour and Mable (Ward) McClour. He married Margie Mason in 1963. They had two children, Sheila and Paul. Willis worked at the Peanut Mill for some years before starting his early career as a mechanic.
He married the love of his life, Sue Ann (Grigg) McClour, Feb. 26, 1976, in Denison, Tex. They had 41 wonderful years of marriage. Growing up, Willis attended school in Hugo, Bokchito, and Durant. Later in life, he attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Willis loved to work with his hands. He could fix anything he took apart, spending 20 years as a mechanic. He enjoyed making things, such as wood and leather keepsakes and gifts. Hunting, camping, and fishing were among his favorite pastimes. In 1996, he took over his father-in-law Henry Grigg's water well service. Willis spent nearly 20 years repairing, replacing, and installing water well pumps in southeastern Oklahoma.
He was a quiet, peaceful man, who demonstrated wisdom in all areas of life. He was slow to speak, chose his words carefully, and was a loving, forgiving man. Willis walked in peace, mercy, and forgiveness with all people. He enjoyed the beauty of God's creation. He also enjoyed the outdoors to spend time in prayer with his Creator. Willis loved his four children dearly. He thought about them and prayed for them constantly. He loved worship songs.
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Virginia Holder; brother, Chester McClour; and niece, Kimberly (Holder) Bradford.
He is survived by his wife Sue Ann (Grigg) McClour of the home; brother-in-law John Grigg of Mead; brother James McClour and wife Christine of Durant; sister Pat McClour of Durant; daughter Sheila Eggenberg and husband Rick of Durant; son Paul McClour and wife Nena of Durant; daughter Hezra Moore of Calera; son Joseph McClour and wife Ashley of Atoka; granddaughters Charlie (Nikki) Stanfield and husband James of Durant; Olivia, Cadence, Moriah, and Hannah Moore of Calera; and Audrey McClour of Atoka; grandsons Lathe Eggenberg of Durant; Gunner McClour and wife Lynzi of Durant; Duncan McClour of Durant; Riley, Elijah, DJ, and Isaiah Moore of Durant; Henry McClour of Atoka; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear and loved friends. Pallbearers are Lathe Eggenberg, Gunner McClour, Duncan McClour, Riley Moore, Elijah Moore, DJ Moore, Isaiah Moore and Henry McClour.
Family hour will be from 6-7:00 PM Wednesday August 9th at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. Victory Life will be serving lunch to the family at 12:00 PM on Thursday before the service. A church service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday August 10th at Victory Life with Pastor Ann Lewis officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mead Cemetery in Mead, Oklahoma.
Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com.
Services are under the direction of Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.
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