Presley Lee McClain peacefully left this world on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Lee was born in Ennis, Texas, on November 9, 1938, to Robert and Byral Dean McClain. After the death of his mother, Lee and his siblings were raised by his Uncle Luther and Aunt Vianna McClain.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents; aunt and uncle; sister Betty (McClain) Springer; and brother Bobby McClain. He is survived by his nephew Bill Springer and wife Bonnie; three nieces: Dianne McClain and partner Laura Davis, Terri McKay and husband Terry, and Judi McClain; and his sister-in-law, Maxine McClain. He was also loved by many great nieces and nephews – Emily, Ashley and Tyler McKay, David Springer, Penny McNitt, Cassie Davis and Mollie Dlabaj.
Lee graduated from Ennis High School and received his Business degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He served in the U.S. Army and Army National Guard from September 1960 until he was discharged in June 1967. Lee went to work for Aramark shortly after his discharge and was employed by them until his retirement in 1999.
A memorial will be held Saturday, August 29 at the Cowboy Church of Ennis at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cowboy Church of Ennis arena ministry. Cowboy Church of Ennis P.O. Box 1381 Ennis, TX 75120.
