He was born on September 6, 1969, to Michael and Cordie (Cook) McClain. They preceded him in death along with his niece, Katie.
Mike married Bobbi DeWester on September 1, 2007, in Farmington. She survives along with his and Bobbi’s daughter, Summer, daughters, Sharee, Chelsey, Samantha Mae, and Maddy, four stepsons, his sisters Riva (Dean), Angela, LeAnne (Justin), brother Jeff (Rachel) and several grandchildren.
Mike was raised in Chillicothe, IL and graduated from Illinois Valley Central. He worked security at Caterpillar for ten years then later spent time resting at home with his beloved boxer “Olaf” and family.
Mike was always the life of the party. He loved to make people laugh, and you’d often hear him ask “How you doin’?” He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed playing fantasy football and baseball. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and helping others. He enjoyed fishing and especially playing bingo with his wife on their “date nights”. Mike was a dedicated member of the New Hope Fellowship church in Farmington who he considered to be part of his family.
Cremation has been accorded through the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton.
A sports themed celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 4pm at New Hope Fellowship in rural Farmington. Family will receive friends for fellowship at the Farmington Moose Lodge following, please wear your favorite sports apparel.
Burial of his ashes will be held at a later date.
A memorial fund has been set up for his daughter, Summer. C/O CEFCU Bank.
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