John W. McClain, age 72 of Cottondale, died Saturday June 27th 2009, in Doctor's Memorial Hospital in Bonifay. A native of Cottondale, he had been a resident of Jackson County most of his life. He had worked in the water pollution section of the Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. Navy veteran and was of Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a Daughter; Denise McClain. Survivors include his Wife; Frances McClain of Cottondale, one Son: John McClain and wife Valerie of Tallahassee, one Daughter; Carie McGinty of Alford, a special sister; Mildred Abel and Husband Bruce of Cottondale, two additional sisters and one brother. Three Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild and his caregiver; Carolyn Hendrix .
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main St. Chapel. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 1st ,2009 at 10 A.M. in the Chapel of Brown Funeral Home, Main Street, with the Rev. James Harrell officiating. Interment will follow in Cypress Creek Cemetery.