Lakewood Funeral Chapel
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Lake Jackson, TX  77566
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Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX  77566
Monday, January 28, 2019
10:30am
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John "Buddy" Turner McLure

of Freeport, TX

January 23, 1935 - January 23, 2019


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John T. (Buddy) McLure, Jr., 84, of Freeport, Texas went home on his birthday, January 23, 2019. Buddy was born Jan. 23, 1935 in Mumford, Texas to J.T. McLure and Milada Veronika Rosenkranz McLure. He served in the U.S. Army. Buddy was a member of Jones Creek Baptist Church. He retired from Dow Chemical as a fireman EMT after 36 years of service. Buddy enjoyed photography, fishing, road trips, and music especially his polka music and dancing.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Jo Beth McLure, daughter, Rebecca McLure-Crocker, and his parents.

Buddy is survived by two children: Veronica Thomas and husband Roger (Rocky) of Jones Creek, John T. McLure III and wife Lorrie of Brazoria, 5 grandchildren: Roger (Rocky) Thomas, Jr, Bradley Thomas, Anthony McLure, Corey Thomas, Morgan Sponable, 5 great grandchildren: Kyla, Harper, Hudson, Conner, and Aria, sister, Mattie Nichols of Iowa Colony and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 5pm until 7pm Sunday at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:30am Monday, January 28, 2019 at Lakewood Chapel with Rev. Brent Pittman officiating. Interment will follow at Restwood Cemetery.

Pall Bearers will be: Rocky Thomas, Jr; Bradley Thomas, Anthony McLure, Corey Thomas, Matt Sponable, and Billy Crain.

Donations may be made in his memory to Jones Creek Baptist Church, Parkinson's Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Elmcroft Senior Living, Oak Village Health Care, and CHI St. Lukes Brazosport I.C.U.

Buddy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and he will be missed by all who know and loved him.

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6 Condolence(s)
Bonnie Porter
Jones Creek, TX
Monday, January 28, 2019

My prayers are with you all during your time of loss.

Robin & Renee Rape
Clute, TX
Sunday, January 27, 2019

We're so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. McLure. What an amazing and long life he had! His legacy will carry on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything.

Breanna Smith
clute, TX
Friday, January 25, 2019

Will forever Love and miss you John!!! If working with you and caring for you taught me one thing, it was to ALWAYS smile! even on my worst days you knew how to make it better! Fly high!!

Tommie SueHelton
Brazoria, TX
Friday, January 25, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Buddy. He was truly one of the best! Always had a smile and a hug to help make my day when I saw him at the fire station at Dow. May he always be remembered in the hearts of his friends.

Donald and Mary Atkinson
Manvel, TX
Friday, January 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. May his light shine brightly forever in your hearts and soul.

Sammy and Kathy McLure
Richwood, TX
Thursday, January 24, 2019

So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sammy and I have many happy memories of Buddy. Sammy remembers Buddy coming over to visit his Dad S R McLure in Freeport. He is safely in the Father's arms