Robert E. "Bob" McClain, age 80 of Deweyville, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 in Port Arthur, Texas. Services will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Dorman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Damon Bickham and Rev. Brad Bickham officiating. Visitation will be two hour prior to the service (1PM to 3PM) on Sunday. Additional services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:30 PM at Ratcliff Baptist Church in Ratcliff, Texas with interment to follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Bob was born in Tatum, Texas on June 19,1936 to Mamie Agnes Myers McClain and Otha Hildredge McClain. He would tell everyone that the night he was born was the night that Joe Lewis fought Max Schmeling and the fight was aired on the radio as he was being delivered.

He and his wife, Dot were long-time residents of Deweyville and were raised in the Baptist church. Bob was working at Neely's Texaco station in Houston, Texas when he met Mr. Bruce Keckley and was asked to come to work for him. Thus started a lifelong career and close relationship that would change all our lives. In 1964 they established Specialty Sand Plant in Deweyville, Texas and Bob and Dot moved here with their children. His legacy in this business has carried on and blessed his family. He retired after 40 years of service from Specialty Sand, but even in his retirement continued to contribute to his family with his knowledge of the Sand/Abrasive business. He still spoke dearly everyday of what was going on in the Sand business and shared stories of the past. Even at this stage of his life, people that he was in business with would contact him or family members and visit with him and stay in touch. He dearly enjoyed fishing, hunting, wood working, gardening and playing a little golf when he could, whether it be with his family or close friends. Bob had a great sense of humor and enjoyed sharing a good laugh with family and friends. The thing he adored the most was spending time with his large and loud family, especially over a good meal. His family recognizes the blessings they have in knowing that many families don't share the bond that they have.....all because of two people fell in love many years ago.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Otha McClain, Charles McClain, Larry McClain and Jerry McClain. Two sisters, Billie McMullen and Joan Connally.

He is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 61 years, Dortha Nell "Dot" McClain of Deweyville. One son, Glenn McClain and his wife Pam of Deweyville, TX and four daughters; Janice Taylor and her husband Terry of Deweyville, TX, Cathy Hopson of Deweyville, TX, Patti Barnes and her husband Shawn of Deweyville, TX and Kim McClain of Deweyville, TX. Nine grandchildren; Phillip Taylor and Karla, Kevin Taylor, Scott Taylor, Robert Barnes and his wife Lacy, Leslie Grantham and her husband Bobby, Chris McClain and his wife Lacy, Lauren McClain, Brent Hopson, Kaitlyn Byley and her husband Christopher. Eleven great grandchildren; Landyn Taylor, Mason Gibson, Kylie Barnes, Kamryn Barnes, Emery Grantham, Bella McClain, Acesyn McClain, Lilli McClain, Easton McClain, Bradlee Byley and Dawsyn Byley.

Those serving as pallbearers will be; Phillip Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Scott Taylor, Christopher McClain, Robert Barnes, Bobby Grantham, Brent Hopson and Christopher Byley. Honorary pallbearers will be Lance McClain, Chris McClain, Pat McMullen, JP Connally, Jerry Mac Connally, Keith Rowe, Greg Harrison and Bill Harrison.

The family of Mr. McClain would like to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers to the community. "We know how blessed we are....and wish to share our love and blessings with those around us. God is Good....lean on him. Thank you all."

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