Obituaries

James (Jim) Alan McClain, 78, of Weston, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, in the United Hospital Center.

Jim was born at home in Stonewood, WV, on October 15, 1946, to the late Rexil Kenneth and Marguerite Orndorff McClain.

He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sharon Stemen McClain, whom he married on August 10, 1968, and by his nine children: Jason McClain (Jessica), Jonathan McClain, Susanna Berg (Scott), Joseph McClain (Lisa), Sarah Knight, Joshua McClain, Sherah Kraan (Joshua), Saron Wilt, and Joel McClain.

He will be lovingly remembered by his 18 grandchildren: Caitlin, Kelsey, and Cara McClain; Emma, Mary, and David Berg; Josiah, Abigail, and Kailey McClain; Elijah Knight (Lexi) and Bethany Knight; Joanna, Sarenna, Lincoln, Garrett, Keerath, and Margolise Kraan; and Elise Wilt.

He leaves behind his beloved siblings, Larry McClain and Carol Glowski (Dan); brothers-in-law, Dan Stemen (Terri) and Dave Stemen (Jennifer); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his two infant children, Joanna and Jeremy McClain, and by his sister, Brenda McClain Drowns. Jim graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School and Grand Rapids Baptist Bible College and Seminary. He was a Pastor, most recently at Jones Run Independent Church in Lumberport and a Teacher, Coach, and Principal at Emmanuel Christian School. He worked diligently to pass impactful legislation which protects Christian and home education in West Virginia. He also worked in sales and advertising at Your Bulletin Board. He deeply appreciated nature, music, and storytelling. He loved to cook and share hearty meals and laughter with his family. And he served the Lord faithfully, preaching the Gospel with joyful fervor everywhere he went.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home at 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., where a service will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Chuck Madaus officiating. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens with Pastor Sherman Goodwin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to:

International Board of Jewish Missions
5106 Genesis Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-876-8150

Larry Huch Ministries
ATTN: Project Aliyah
PO Box 472148
Tulsa, OK 74147
Phone: 800-978-8546

Jewish Voice Ministries International
PO Box 31998
Phoenix, AZ 85046-1998
Phone: 602-971-8501

Emmanuel Christian School
1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: 304-624-6125

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.

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