Mr. Charles Edward McClain

Mr. Charles Edward McClain age 89, of Summerville, GA changed his address from his earthly home to his heavenly home July 26, 2025 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mr. McClain was born December 25, 1935 in Geraldine, AL to the late Henry & Omar Masters McClain. He was a faithful member of South Summerville Baptist Church for over 50 years. He loved the Lord, his family, and his friends. He never met a stranger and was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. It brought him joy to be able to make someone’s load a little easier.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Sarah Durham McClain; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his son, Steve McClain; daughter, Sheila (Randy) Mills; grandchildren, Chris (Kimberly) Butler, and Christy (Luke) Villaroel; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; special friends, Martha Nix and Jimmy Harden; and several nieces, & nephews.

Graveside and interment services to celebrate the life of Mr. McClain will take place at 2:00 PM Tuesday July 29 at Subligna Cemetery with Rev. Gene Greer and Rev. Steven Nichols officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Butler, Jimmy Harden, Randy Mills, Joseph Jackson, Brian Sloan, and Jim Wright.

The family will receive friends at Mason Funeral Home Tuesday from 12:30 – 1:30.

In Lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made in Mr. McClain’s honor to the Sonrise Baptist Church building fund at 141 West Washington St. Summerville, GA 30747.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Oakview Health and Rehabilitation Center and Affinis Hospice for their excellent care, love and compassion given to their father in his time of need.

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