Birth Date: 07/18/1927
Deceased Date: 12/19/2019
Smithfield- Arnold “Mac” McLain age 92 passed away on Thursday, December 19,2019. He was born July 18, 1927 to the late Maurice and Mary Belle McLain in Cabarrus county NC. He is preceded in death by his wife Mrs. Lila Jeanette “Jenny” McLain, his brothers Bobby, Billy and Wallace McLain; and his sister Geraldine Brower. Mr. Mac was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America for more than fifty years and received on the highest honor, the Silver Beaver award. He also served his country for many years in the US Naval Forces. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife and family as well as gardening at his home. Mr. Mac was a member at Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00am with an internment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors at Parrish Funeral Home on Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 2:00 – 4:00pm.
He is survived by his daughters Donna Winchell of Smithfield, and Debra Futrell of Durham; grandchildren Jacob Winchell of Ashville, Jaime Winchell Revel of Selma, Dylan Winchell of Havelock, Lee and Brian Futrell of Durham and one great grandchild Ryan Winchell of Havelock.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the SECU Hospice 426 Hospital Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 or the Boy Scouts of America online at donations.scouting.org
Online condolences may be left at parrishfh.com
