Connie McClure

Connie McClure, age 86, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 9, 2025. Born on May 12, 1938, in Sallisaw to parents, Iva (Holland) McClure and Neil McClure.

Connie was united in marriage to Ethel (Curry) McClure, and together they shared a cherished life. He spent 30 years working at Holly Carburetor (SLPT) before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, passions that brought him much joy.

He is survived by his wife, Ethel of the home; daughter, Tammy Hale and Jerry of Sallisaw; son, Johnny McClure and Shannon of Hackett, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: Dereck Hale, Cody Hale, Taylor McClure, Titus McClure, Shannon McClure, Avery McClure, and Ashlyn McClure; four great-grandchildren: Creed Hale, Demree Hale, Ridge Hale, Nova McClure, and Christopher Ritchie; three sisters, Martha Taylor and Junior of Sallisaw, Linda Bush of Marble City, and Brenda Bryant and Victor of Sallisaw; one brother, Cecil McClure of Sallisaw; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Connie was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark McClure; one sister, Mary Barger; and four brothers: Leon, Wayne, Clayborn, and Clayton McClure.

A funeral service will be held at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Drakestand Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. 

Active pallbearers will include Dereck Hale, Cody Hale, Eddie Curry, Dennis Thomas, Jerry Hale, and Johnny McClure.

Viewing will be at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a special time for family to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.