Rodney Lawrence McClure

Rodney Lawrence McClure, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Mississippi, with his loving family around him. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. Friday, August 21 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Wise officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Massey Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will immediately follow the service in Poplar Flat Cemetery. Rodney was born June 16, 1938, in Ackerman, Mississippi, to L. M. and Nealie Estelle “Sis” McClure. He was a member of Poplar Flat Baptist Church. Early in his working career, Rodney worked as a car salesman in Jackson, Mississippi. He continued to buy and sell cars periodically and was known to sell a car out from under his girls! Rodney later retired from Southern Natural Gas. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his dog, Sally, and often teased the girls that Sally was their sister! Rodney also enjoyed playing cards, shooting pool, and finding a good deal, whether at a yard sale or Dirt Cheap. Most of all, Rodney dearly loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with them and especially enjoyed riding around with his grandchildren, making memories they will always treasure. Rodney is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Nell Cockrell McClure; and his daughters: Sheila (Robbye) McMillan and Natalie (Jay) Willis all of Louisville; and Shannon (David) Ruffin of Starkville, Mississippi. One of his greatest joys was being “DeeDee” to his grandchildren: Erik McMillan (Rikki), Connor Romedy (Penny), Chelsea Atchison (Ben), Marly McMillan, Collin Willis, Evan (Riley) Willis, Harris Ruffin, and Hadley Ruffin; as well as his seven great-grandchildren: Jack Romedy, Karley Walters, Manny Romedy, Rodney Romedy, Paige Atchison, Liah Atchison, and Andie Willis. He is also survived by his aunt, Margie Murphy; his sister, Ann McCool; and his brother, Jimmy Ralph McClure (Linda); in addition to his nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Rodney Lawrence McClure, Jr.; his parents; and his brother-in-law, Russell McCool. Serving as pallbearers are Connor Romedy, Collin Willis, Evan Willis, Harris Ruffin, Ben Atchison, Will Bane, and John Dempsey. Memorials in honor of Rodney may be given to Poplar Flat Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 684, Louisville, MS 39339 Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.

Rodney Lawrence McClure

June 16, 1938 - August 19, 2026

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Rodney Lawrence McClure

June 16, 1938 - August 19, 2026

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