Charles McClaine Sr. (1941-2022)

MCCLAINE, GARLAND

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 5/31/2022 at 17:26:42

Charles “Charlie Tuna” McClaine Sr., 81, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday May 27, 2022 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Services will be Tuesday May 31, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Gibson-Bode Funeral Home, Port Byron. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Port Byron. A true-life celebration will follow formal services at 4:00 PM at the home of Charles Jr., 21009 52nd Ave. North, Port Byron. Bring your smiles and stories. Please join us. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Upper Rock Island County Food Pantry, or the Riverdale Education Foundation.
Charlie was born January 15, 1941 in Whitestown, Indiana, one of 16 children of S. Loris and Violet (Garland) McClaine. He attended schools in Whitestown. Charlie started his career as a truck driver for DeCap’s Trucking. He then became a heavy equipment operator for the Midwest Operating Engineers Local 150, District 8. He married Lynn Cutler Fish on September 8, 1969 in Rock Island, IL.
Charlie loved Nascar racing and racing at local dirt tracks. He was happiest surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Just An ‘Ol Truck Club. He absolutely loved to keep busy working around the home and yard. He was likely most known for his sense of humor and making many people laugh over the years. This sometimes was a challenge for his wife, but she loved him unconditionally. His Thursday visits to Hooters with the guys was a highlight of his retirement years.
Charlie is survived by his wife Lynn, Port Byron; children, Charles, Jr. “Bug” McClaine (Sarah Simmons), IL, Vicki Heyvaert, IL, Charlene Foster, FL, Melissa (Paul) Corken, IL, Lori Graham, IL, Derrick (Stephanie) Fish, FL, Andy (Julie) Fish, FL, Rhonda (Dr. Dennis) Gourley, HI, Pamela (George) Medas, OH, Charlotte (Tom) Pier, OH; sister, Catherine Maxwell, IN; brothers, Larry, Harold, Michael and Samuel McClaine of Indiana and Thomas McClaine of Iowa; 32 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Tim Heyvaert; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Fish; 6 sisters and 5 brothers. The family would like to thank Genesis VNA & therapists for many years of visits. A special thanks to Jordane Coers for her loving care in his final days. Share a memory or condolence at www.gibsonbodefh.com