John Terrence McClung

January 31, 1951 - April 4, 2022
John Terrence McClung

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John Terrence McClung, 71, of Etowah, left his Earthly home to join Jesus Christ in Heaven.

John Terrence McClung was born in Bremerhaven, Germany, on January of 1951. He was the son of Col. Boniface D. McClung and Gladys D. McClung who have both predeceased him.

John is survived by his wife Anne E. McClung of Etowah, NC; son Gregory C. McClung and wife Madison of Hudson, FL; and his brother Joseph “Mike” McClung and wife Sherrie of Brevard, NC.

John grew up in a military family and attended seventeen schools in thirteen years before he enlisted in the US Army in January 1971. He served his country with distinction in both the United States and Vietnam during his enlistment. Upon discharge from militarily service, he moved to the Tampa area of Florida where he worked at the Tampa Tribune for 30 years. After retiring he and his wife Anne moved to Lake Toxaway, NC, and eventually to Etowah, NC, in 2021.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC.

A memorial mass will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Church of Hendersonville; visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home.

 


Service

Tuesday, April 19, 2022
2:00 PM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Directions
208 7th Ave. West
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-693-6901

Visitation

Monday, April 18, 2022
5:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home - Directions
125 Orrs Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • April 07, 2022
    Donna (Wood) & Terrance (Terry) Haack says:
    My prayers are with you Anne as well as with your family. Although I never got the chance to meet John, I knew him through you. Throughout Holy Week I will pray the Novena for you both.

  • April 21, 2022
    Brenda K. Francis says:
    The time we spent together at your home in Tampa and at work. I am very sorry to hear about John. You both have the type of Love that inspired many people. Love you and praying for you all.

  • April 10, 2022
    Deb & Bill Rose says:
    Bill & I are so sad for the loss of John. I know he’s at peace and completely healed. I’m sorry Anne & Greg, we both loved him and are very grateful we reconnected with him and met you. Being able to reminisce over our younger days together as friends in the 1970’s was so fulfilling. We will never, ever forget him, never. He was so loved and his passing leaves a hole in the hearts for all who knew him. God Bless you and keep you and may his face shine down upon you. May he give you his peace. Amen Love Always, Deb & Bill Rose

  • April 10, 2022
    Lee and Ray Thomas says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with Anne, Greg. and the entire family. John was such a good man and I never saw him without a smile on his face. Love to you Anne.

  • April 08, 2022
    Ray and Janet Mailloux says:
    John was the spark that brought our Lake Toxaway community together. His smile and hugs always made you feel like family. A call to John and he would be there to help or to enjoy a glass of wine. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anne and Greg. May he rest in Pease.