James Alvin McClain (Plainview)

James Alvin McClain, a wonderful husband, devoted daddy, amazing Baw Baw, public servant, and devoted Marine went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 16, 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00 am with Brady Keller officiating. Interment will be the following day, Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene Texas.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Kornerstone Funeral Directors in Plainview Texas. Those who knew him are invited to join the celebration of his life.

James (Jim) was born November 13, 1950 to Inez Hammer Moseley and James Mickey McClain, in Grand Prairie, Texas. He attended school in Arlington, Texas and graduated Sam Houston High School in 1969. Soon after, he joined the United States Marine Corp attaining the rank of Sergeant (E-5) where he received an Honorable Discharge in 1973. During that time, he was stationed in Hawaii for two years; and enjoyed climbing Diamond Head in Oahu. He often said that Hawaii held a special place in his heart; often declaring he would one day go back again with his beautiful wife. He was a proud Marine living boldly the motto; once a marine, always a marine.

On June 6, 1979, he became a Grand Prairie Firefighter; a real-life hero for both his family and the city of Grand Prairie that he loved. He stayed with the Grand Prairie Fire Department for 25 years where he proudly retired on June 14, 2004.

James was married to the love of his life, Christie Leigh McGuire, for 42 years. Completely inseparable, they were attached at the hip until the very end.

James is preceded in death by his parents, James Mickey McClain and Inez Hammer Moseley; brother, Johnny McClain; and many beloved aunts and uncles.

James is survived by his loving wife, Christie McClain; Two sisters Linda Sue McClain, Cindy Lou Collinsworth ; Four daughters, Christina Foster and husband Thomas Foster; Melissa McClain; Connie Riojas and husband Jorge Riojas; Patricia Keller and husband Brady Keller; 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.