Billie McClure

Billie G. McClure, 76, of Cahokia, Ill., and formerly of Cape Girardeau and Piggott, Ark., died Sunday, May 16, 2004, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Aug. 13, 1927, in Clay County, Ark., son of Alfred and Myrtle Osborn McClure. He and Effie Mae Heatley were married Dec. 13, 1952. She died March 22, 1993.

Formerly of Cape Girardeau, McClure was a retired self-employed painter.

Survivors include a son, William McClure of Dupo, Ill., three daughters, Betty Bryant and Patricia Funken of Cahokia, Shelia White of Millstadt, Ill.; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a sister.

Friends may call at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Jack Cathcart officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.