Jospeh Eugene McClure

The family of Joseph Eugene McClure, a longtime Tupelo resident, will have a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 28. 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Choctaw Community Center in Coalgate. Lunch will follow.

Eugene was born on October 21, 1953, to Benjamin Eugene andMaryJane(Wilson)McClure, at Coalgate, Oklahoma. Eugene passed away on September 20, 2024, at his home in Tupelo at the age of 70 years, 10 months and 30 days. He graduated from Coalgate High School in 1972.

Eugene was a carpenter for many years. He was of the Methodist faith. Eugene was a member of the Choctaw Tribe and the Choctaw Senior Center. He liked watching S.W.A.T, Xena and Arrow. Eugene enjoyed listening to music and going fishing.

Survivors include his daughters, Melanie Thunderbull and husband Keith of Tupelo, Rachael McClure of Ada, Amanda Soto and husband Jorge of Tupelo and Ashley Knight and husband Cody of Stratford, OK; grandsons, Jordan and Jacob Thunderbull, Izaiah and Joziah Soto and Joseph Knight; granddaughter, Jailey Thunderbull, Aaliya Soto, Kyrie Brown, and Anna Knight; great-granddaughter, Celeste Thunderbull; sisters, Dee Dee McClure of Ada, Zoanna Stockwell of Coalgate and Lisa Taylor and husband John of Boonesville, AR; brother, Rueben McClure of Eufaula, OK; aunt, Paula Carney of Coalgate, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Eugene and Mary Jane (Wilson) McClure; siblings, Debbie McClure, Marie Kernell, Ferlin McClure, and Gena Willis; grandmothers, Lula “Mamajean” Miller, and Vina Carpenter; and grandfather George McClure.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate.

Condolences may be sent to the family by email to: brownsfscoalgate@sbcglobal. net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence.