Obituary of Erin J. McClain

Erin J McClain, age 68, passed away on September 15th, 2015. He was born on September 12th, 1947, in Fort Wayne Indiana to Richard J. McClain and Gloria McClain (nee Lawyer) and moved to Colorado in 1980, where he remained, for the most part, the remainder of his life. He had married several times and has several other "children" from those relationships whom he considered his own.Erin loved Harley Davidson's and riding when he was able. He was an avid oil painter, painting nature scenes on canvas, saw blades, and a few other mediums. Singing was joy to him and he was blessed with a great voice. You could always find him going to sing karaoke. Music was a big part of his life! He enjoyed shooting and collecting guns, making friends, driving his truck around, volunteering at a local food pantry and so many other activities. To him, his kids and grandkids were the best part of life to him. He is deeply missed by his family and friends.He is survived by 8 children Noel, Crystal, Jennette, unkown, Jacob (Victoria Bradley) McClain , Samuel J. (Janet McClain-Puterbaugh) McClain , Clinton (Heather Riley) McClain , Kyle (Mariquitta Elby) McClain and 17 Grandchildren.Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Calvary Chapel Eastside, 5070 Edison Ave, Colorado Springs.Reception, 1:30PM, Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Connection for Life, 6436 Highway 85/87, Fountain, CO 80817.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, October 3, 2015 11:00AM Calvary Chapel Eastside 5070 N. Edison Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Phone: 719-577-4693 Family Gathering Saturday, October 3, 2015 1:30PM Connection For Life 6436 Highway 85/87 Fountain, CO 80817 Phone: 719-328-1793