Richard Donald 'Dick' Mcclure

Richard Dick D. McClure went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2011. Dick was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 6, 1934 to the late Zavan and Josetta Rhyne McClure. Dick attended the Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees and the Courtesy Committee. Dick retired from the State of Ohio as a grant coordinator for the Department of Health. He was a devoted member of the Cavalier's Club in Columbus, Ohio, a charter member of the Inner City Lions Club and co¬founder of CMACAO Federal Credit Union. Dick had a long history of service in numerous organizations, including charter membership in the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions; Masonic Lodge membership; advocacy for education and civil rights through his work with the United Negro College Fund and support of the Lions' work in the areas of Diabetes and Optometry. He was dedicated to improving the quality of life of his fellow man and was unfailingly committed to helping socio¬economically disadvantaged individuals. Dick will be missed by his family and friends. His wife, Rose, preceded him in death. He is survived by his twin sons, Dietrich and Bishop Derrick McClure, and grandson, David Daniel McClure, all of Scottsdale, Arizona; granddaughter Brandie Lynne' McClure of Columbus; sister JoAnn McClure Scott of Columbus; sister-in-law Sue Yearwood of Bluffton, South Carolina; niece Kimberley Scott of Columbus; nephews Sheldon R. and Bruce A. Weaver of White Plains, NY, Edward (Ruby Ofori) Scott and great-nephew Cameron Scott, all of Washington, D.C; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 12:00 noon, Thursday, March 31,2011 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 720 Mt. Vernon Ave., where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Dr. Otha Gilyard, officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery.