John McClane

John David McClane, age 41, of Lamar, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday night, January 24, 2017 at his home.       John was born April 25, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee, moved with his family to Lamar in 1986 and graduated from Lamar High School in 1993.  He worked for Thorco for several years and had been a store manager at KD’s Flooring for the past seven years.  John was a devoted son, husband, and father, and an active and faithful member of Lamar Family Ministries.  He was a talented singer and an excellent cook.  An enthusiastic sportsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting deer, and any activity that could be share with his family.  John was an avid Lamar Tigers and Dallas Cowboys fan.        On November 5, 2011, at Lamar, John married Robin DeMoss, and she survives.  Also surviving are four sons, Chase, Tyler, Nate, and Trent; three daughters, Brooke, Karah, and Mikaya; a granddaughter, Paisley; his parents, Bobby and Jane Griffitt, Lockwood; his mother-in-law, Ma Cripps, Joplin; a brother, Aaron (T.Y.) McClane, Joplin; a sister, Joy (Joe) Leverich, Webb City; a close church family; and many friends.  He was preceded in death by two uncles, B.J. Allen and Richard James.       Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30th at Lamar Family Ministries with Pastor Bob Petersen officiating.  Burial will be in Nigh Cemetery.       Memorial contributions are suggested to the McClane family in care of Daniel Funeral Home.       Condolences and memories may be shared at www.danielfuneralhome.net