Percy E. McClure
In Cheshire, Aug. 12, 2004, Percy E. McClure 75, of New Haven, husband of 58 years to Virginia Griffin McClure, father of William Marvin McClure of Meriden and Clifton Eugene McClure of Hamden, brother of Stanley McClure of Atlanta, GA and Dorothy Lancaster of Mystic, CT, grandfather of Marva, Derik, Jenal and LaTanya McClure and great-grandfather of, Marshall and Jacari McClure. Also survived by a host of cousins and special friends. Percy was born in Tryon, NC, Nov. 26,1928 a son of the late Eugene and Annie Whitesides McClure. He had been an automobile salesman for many years and had worked at Somers Pontiac, Partyka Chevrolet and retired in 1996 due to illness from Executive Honda of Wallingford. He had received many awards and was named top salesman on several occasions. He started riding horses as a preteen and became an avid horseman and expert rider and horse handler and had many friends at the Bethany Stables. He also enjoyed fox hunting and deep sea fishing. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 18, 2004 at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Friends may call prior to the service from 5-7 p.m.
Cliff and family So sorry to hear about the death of your father. Feeling the loss of both my husband and father, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Lucille Robinson
Cliff, Marvin and family, We are so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad. We have both experienced the loss of our Dads and know how tough this will be. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Larry and Julia Johnson
I recall with fondness the years Percy and I managed Bethway Stables back in the 80s. He was a horseman & a gentle man! Virginia, Marvin & Cliff, I\’m so sorry to hear that he\’s passed. Ellie Goldstein