John Dulaney Jay McClain

Matthew 19:14

Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder them
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.


John Dulaney Jay McClain, 82, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Jay, a farmer, was a life long resident of the Arcadia Community of Kingsport and was of the Presbyterian faith. Jay was a true friend to all who knew him and lived life as a farmer and simple man.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Helen Biddle McClain; sister, Sylvia Ann; brothers, Jack, Fornia, Clarence and Lynn McClain; and nephews, John McClain and Toney Alan McClain.

Jay is survived by four nieces, Judy, Christen, Betty and Louis; four nephews, Darrell, Ralph, Terry and Allen; former sister-in-law and life long friend, Audrey McClain Baxter; sister-in-law, Willma McClain; and several great-nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm in the chapel with Pastor Will Shewey officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted on Monday at 11:00 am at East Lawn Memorial Park.