Warren McLain

Warren C. McLain, 88, of Kingsport, died peacefully at home surrounded by family
on August 22, 2008.

Born in Decatur, Georgia in 1920, Mr. McLain graduated from the Georgia Institute
of Technology in 1942. Following school, he served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy in the South Pacific theater from 1943-1945. He retired after 38 years as chemical engineer from Tennessee Eastman Company. After retirement, he enjoyed his family and his hobbies for the rest of his life. His entire life was marked by steadfast devotion to duty, loyalty to others and a determination to do the right thing, all tempered by a kind and generous spirit.

An avid outdoorsman, Mr. McLain loved the mountains East Tennessee and paddled his canoe on many of the rivers flowing through them. For years he was an active member of the Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Two places about which he was passionate were the Appalachian Trail and Roan Mountain. He contributed in many ways to the enhancement and preservation of both.

A member of the First Presbyterian Church for 62 years, Mr. McLain served his church faithfully through the years as an elder, deacon and Sunday School teacher. However,
Mr. McLains's first love was his family to which he was devoted.

Surviving him are his wife of 62 years, Flora Campbell McLain; daughters Christy Coburn and
husband John of Rockville, Maryland and Joyce Poe and husband Eddie of Charlotte, North Carolina; sons John Robert McLain and wife Sheila of Durham, North Carolina and Dick McLain and wife Lonni of Livonia, Michigan; seven grandchildren Michael, Robert, Ben, Amy, Will, Mary and Emily; two granddaughters-in-law Sabrina and Deb; and one great-grandson Luca.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport with The Rev. Dr. David A. Cagle and Rev. L. Craig Foster officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make contributions may send them to First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport or to Grandfather Home in Banner Elk, North Carolina.