2022
Richard J. McClure Richard James McClure (McDick) of Kennedyville, MD, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, at the age of 81 after bravely fighting AML Leukemia. McDick received excellent and loving care in the final weeks of his life. Born to Robert & Regina (Uff) McClure in Chester, PA., on October 31, 1941. He graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy and attended Penn State Night School for 3-1/2 years. Dick honorably served his country in the US Army Reserves for 6 years from September 1962 to September 1968, E5 Platoon Sargent, Weapons Platoon C-Company 157 Brigade, Germantown, PA. Dick was able to experience a successful, fulfilling and rewarding career. He worked his entire career at Uff Machine Company from September 1961 up until his death. He was President of Uff Machine Company from 1980 – 2009, then CEO. Dick was extremely proud of the achievements of Uff Machine Company’s 109 years and its manufacturing of Precision and Production Parts for the Military, Navy, Boeing Helicopter, DuPont Worldwide, Synthes and many more, including Farm parts. The company did a lot for the community of farmers and mariners in need of custom emergency fitting and parts as well. Dick was Chairman of the Sassafras River Ducks Unlimited Chapter for 5 years and Member of Chestertown Elks. Dick formed many friendships and impacted many lives. Everyone who knew McDick remembers him fondly and can recall great stories of time spent with him. He extended his friendship to many of his children’s friends and enjoyed entertaining. He loved a good time with family and friends. He enjoyed many memorable hunting & fishing trips with family and friends thru out the US, Canada, Mexico, South America and South Africa. Among his favorites was boating out of Rock Hall whether fishing or relaxing, He enjoyed being able to get away to go power boating from Cape May, N.J. to Islamorada, Florida. Dick also loved sailing, canoeing in New Hampshire and on the Brandywine River in his fleet of canoes. Some might say he was born with a rod in one hand and a gun in the other. Dick was an ardent John Deere enthusiast and enjoyed any and all auctions he could attend or watch on television. Most importantly Dick loved his country and the freedom we enjoy as Americans. Along with his parents Dick is preceded in death by his twin sisters, Roberta and Regina. He is survived by his Wife, Bonnie. Twin Brother Robert McClure (Joy), Sister Susan Winfree (Howard). Son, Rich McClure Jr., Daughters, Cynthia Thomasset (Charles), Abby McClure and Stepson, Tyler Gale (Erin) & Briar Rose. (5) Grandchildren, Nicole, Alicia, Rich, Julien, Amelie. (4) Great grandchildren, Jayda, Julieann, Lila & Chase. We are so very thankful for all the time we could enjoy together, such wonderful memories we have. In lieu of Flowers gifts in memory of Richard McClure may be directed to support: Galena Volunteer Fire Company, 90 East Cross Street, Galena, MD 21635. John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicating that this gift is in memory of Richard J. McClure to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, P.O. Box 49143, Baltimore MD 21297-9143. Arrangements: J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home Online Condolences: Jnelsonrigbyfh.com To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Richard, please visit our Tree Store.
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Death notice for the town of: Media, state: Pennsylvania