Jo D. McClarney

ODESSA — Jo D. McClarney, known to his friends and family as “J.D.,” went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 8, 2004. His kindness and gentleness will live on in the hearts of those that loved him.
J.D. was born May 26, 1925, in Eastland, Texas, to Sanford and Josie McClarney. He was raised and educated in Eastland, Texas. He served in WWII with the 678th Bombardment Squadron in the Japan, China, India and Burma Campaigns. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, Co. 8 20th Air Force Distinguished Unit Badge and Victory Ribbon With 3 Overseas Service Bars. Shortly upon returning to Eastland he moved to Odessa, Texas, where he was a carpenter and craftsman most of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and loved fishing.
J.D. is survived by two daughters, Beverly Phillips and Sheree Pinkerton; two grandsons, Elton Watson and Michael Pinkerton; one granddaughter; Michelle Bachmann; three great-granddaughters, Trisha and Makala Watson and McKenzie Bachmann; and the mother of his children, Jean Parsons.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Pugh of the First United Pentecostal Church officiating, followed by a Military salute by the VFW, Pallbearers will be Elton Watson, Michael Pinkerton, Jaime Esquivel, Jeff Marugg and Wayne Benton.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House Foundation in Odessa.
Funeral services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.