Wendell G. 'Mac' Mcclurg, Sr.

Wendell Gene "Mac" McClurg Sr, 90, of Camp Run Road, Morgantown, left this world on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial hospital surrounded by the love of his family. Wendell was born on March 26. 1930, the son of the late Ora J. McClurg of Erie, PA, and the late Letha Louise (Ayersman) McClurg of Howelsville, WV. In addition to his mother and father, Mac was preceded in death by his brothers Les and Jim McClurg, his sisters Betty Morgan and Bernice Wright, a great-grandson Brennan Rose, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his wife, Betty L. (Taylor) McClurg; children, Michael McClurg of Morgantown, Monica (McClurg) Taylor and spouse of Wadestown, Barry McClurg of Morgantown, Penny (McClurg) Luzader of Clarksburg, Corinne (McClurg) Seese and spouse of Morgantown, Shawn McClurg of Morgantown; one brother Richard McClurg; grandchildren, Nicole Rose, Denzil Luzader III, and spouse, Jessica (McClurg) Rogers and spouse, Amanda (McClurg) Farber and spouse, Joshua Luzader, Nathan Strickler, Barry McClurg Jr and spouse, Kirsten McClurg, Rachel Seese, Zachary Seese, Gabriel Seese, his grand furbabies, Abraham and Maverick, and his special fur grand buddy, Orville. Great Grandchildren, Erika Rogers, Tyrus Cole, Zane Rose, Charlie Parks, Desirae Luzader, Autumn Luzader, Bryan Zeigler, Wyatt Zeigler, Kinsley Rogers, Avery Rogers, Brooke Rose, Kaila Rose. Mac was always a go-getter and a hard worker and has held many jobs throughout his 90 years. He started working at Greer Limestone back when he was a teenager. He then joined the army in 1948 and was sent to Japan. From there he was shipped to Korea and was a communication lineman during the Korean Conflict. He also served as military police during his time in the army. He was very proud of the time that he spent serving our country. Upon returning from the service, he moved to Michigan where he worked as a Security Guard. He returned to Morgantown a few years later and spent some time driving truck for his brother, Les. It was during that time that he met his soulmate and wife of nearly 62 years. They moved to Ohio and Mac worked at the Chrysler plant for several years. In 1972, Mac and his family moved back to West Virginia where he assisted in the construction of Interstate 79 (currently interstate 68). He often talked about his time on road construction and the joy of driving the huge CAT trucks. In the late "70s, Mac started his career in the coal mines. He worked at Humphrey 7 Local Union 1058 until his retirement in 1992. Mac did not "retire" in the normal sense of the word! He spent time volunteering with Senior Companions of WV and running his own scrapping business. He lovingly referred to himself as a 'scrapologist" and continued this very strenuous job until about the age of 86. Mac loved his life and people. He loved to make people smile and laugheven strangers. He was notorious for telling bald gentlemen that they were having a bad hair day as he rubbed his own little bald head! He was an avid coffee drinker and would usually have his last coffee of the day right before bedtime. He would always ask when entering a business, "Where's the coffee?!" all the time donning his sweet little ornery grin. If you ever shook hands with him, you likely never forgot it! Even at the age of 90, he had the grip of a young man and was happy to tell you so! Mac was a hard worker, a dreamer, a worrier (for everyone and everything), a doodler (especially when talking on the phone), a candy lover (He would always offer you candy whether it was in his living room or in the middle of a grocery store! He always had it on hand!) He loved to be outside and mow his grass. He always kept it immaculate until his final days and was very proud of that. Mac was a very loving and supportive husband and father. If you were lucky enough to know him, then you know how deeply he will be missed. He will be taking his final "haul" in his beloved truck as it will be taking him to his final resting place at the Forks of Cheat Cemetery. Visitation with limitations will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 2-4 pm & 6- 8 pm. Visitors will be asked to social distance from one another, wear masks, and avoid contact with members of the family. Private services conducted by Pastor Rusty McClurg will be streamed at 1 pm on Wednesday. Mac will be laid to rest at the Forks of Cheat Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Preston County Honor Guard. Watch Mac's Graveside Service below. Private Services 05/27/2020 Visitation 05/26/2020 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Visitation 05/26/2020 6:00 PM 8:00 PM