Alan D. McClurken's Obituary
Alan D. McClurken, age 77, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 8:36 p.m. in Marshall Browning Hospital, DuQuoin, IL. Alan was born on November 15, 1932 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Stanley "Dale" and Esther (Geistdoerfer) McClurken. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army. 54 years ago, on August 11, 1956, he married Donna Rose Burns in Elkville Methodist Church, Elkville, IL and she survives. He had worked as a coal miner at Inland Steel Coal Company, Sesser, IL and owned and operated Alan's Small Engine Repair. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL, where he also served as a deacon, taught Sunday school, and was a Training Union Director. He was a Mason, a member of the U.M.W.A., and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and playing golf. Survivors include his wife, Donna McClurken of Pinckneyville, IL; three sons, Alan (Judy) McClurken, Jr. of Pinckneyville, IL, Kent McClurken of Sesser, IL, and Cory (Nicki) McClurken of Steeleville, IL; a daughter, Donna Jane (Greg) Snyder of Thornton, CO; a brother, Jon F. (Janet) McClurken of Pinckneyville, IL; three grandchildren, Amanda (Alan) Arndt, Shay Snyder, and Jacob Giles McClurken; one great-granddaughter, Addison Arndt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roger McClurken. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL, on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Tim Bauersachs officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Graveside military rites will be provided by Presswood-Daffron American Legion Post #2504. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at First Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Masonic rites will be held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Missionary Project.
What’s your fondest memory of Alan?
What’s a lesson you learned from Alan?
Share a story where Alan's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Alan you’ll never forget.
How did Alan make you smile?