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Dr. John Philip McClure, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home in rural Grundy County surrounded by his family. Dr. McClure was born on March 31, 1938 at his family home in rural Grundy County to John Sparks and Letha (Shepard) McClure. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joe Frank McClure.
Dr. McClure attended Trenton High School graduating in 1956 while working as the night bellhop at the former Plaza Hotel. Following graduation he went to work for the Rock Island Railroad in Eldon, IA serving as a brakeman and conductor. During this time he had two sons with his first wife. While working and raising his sons, he returned to school, graduating from the former Trenton Junior College and from Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State University) in Kirksville with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. In 1978 he graduated from the Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and served a one year internship at the hospital in Kirksville. He then went to work as an Emergency Room Physician at Cameron Community Hospital where he met his wife the former Marilyn Pankiewicz. They were married in 1982 and have three sons. While at Cameron he served as the Emergency Room Director and later as a Family Physician in rural clinics in Jamesport and Hamilton. In 1995 he was employed by Wright Memorial/St. Luke’s Hospital as a family physician working in the Trenton and Jamesport offices. He was a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians. He retired this past December.
Doctor Phil, as he was affectionately known, was also involved in farming his entire life. He had a lifelong passion for antique automobiles, classic tractors, and turn-of-the-century farm implements; many of which could be seen on display at Doc’s Museum which was located in Jamesport, MO. He has also been actively involved in historical and environmental preservation. He was a constant fixture at area car shows, tractor pulls and parades. He was a charter member of the Mid-America Packard Club and belonged to the National Packard Club. He was of the Baptist faith and a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant #1 Baptist Church in Harrison County.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn of the home; five sons: Josiah Mark (spouse Sarina) of Brimson, John Matthew of Trenton, Luke Philip of Springfield, Adam Sparks (spouse Vanessa) of Trenton and Zachary Frank of Trenton; five grandchildren – Kristen Harper, Dr. Wyatt Pickering, Jacob McClure, Shelby McClure & Matti McClure and two great-grandchildren – Jayden McClure & Cayson Harper.
Open visitation will be held at Whitaker-Eads Funeral Home in Trenton beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday with family visitation from 6:30 to 8:00 on Friday. The funeral will be held at Mt. Pleasant #1 Baptist Church in Harrison County with internment to follow at the Willis Chapel cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Willis Chapel cemetery, Wright Memorial Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospice.
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Charlie & Linda Updegraff and Family
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Posted Fri May 17, 2013
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and days to come. May God be with you all. God Bless
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Liz Duffy
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Posted Fri May 17, 2013
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I was very saddened to read of Dr Phil McClure's passing. He was the most wonderful person I have had the honor to work with. It does not seem that it was over 30 years ago that I had the pleasure of meeting and working with him. I know that his wife, Marilyn, and his children were his crowning achievement in his personal life and my heart goes out to them during this difficult time. Just remember he will always be with you in your heart and memories. May God be with you during this time. Liz Duffy
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Gilbert Rangel
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Posted Fri May 17, 2013
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Mark McClure and Family
Mark Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this deep time of loss. Remember the loss is temporary as we will eventually join our beloved deceased in the loving arms of our Dear Lord. Knowing you, I know your father must have been a very good man who touched the lives of many.
Your friend and coworker
Gilbert Rangel and Family
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Shirley L. Heffner (Gardner)
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Posted Sat May 18, 2013
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Phillip I know where you are and I know that you are happy but I miss you already. I missed so much of your life. My memories are mostly from our childhood, but I want you to know how proud I am of you, A good wife. five sons, and a Doctor WOW. Best of all I know you were happy. I was always so glad that you found Marilyn.
I remember Aunt Jenny making whipped cream for us and you eating until you were sick. I remember the first old car with the rumble seat. I remember the Bermuda shorts you wore for the dance where all the boys wanted to dance with you. I remember the well you found for your parents.
These and many more. Phillip, I was a pest but you were always kind to me. I loved you then and I love you now. I will see you again. Love Shirley
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carla cornett
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Posted Thu May 23, 2013
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Marilyn and children, I'm so sorry to just be reading this news. You know I have lots of fawn memories of Phil, and your family as a Friend, colleague and Dr to my mom Joan Weber. I know she really held all of you in her heart, and because of that I felt the same. I know during this time of sorrow it is really hard to manage, but the happy times will help. Just know that me and Randy will have you and your family in our prayers. Love and miss you very much...Carla and Randy
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