Albert 'Jay' McClain age 78 of Waynetown, passed away in his home at 8:38 PM, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 following several months of failing health.  Jay was born in Danville, Il, August 1, 1943 son of the late Albert and Mary Jane Lough McClain.  He married Patricia Baker in Durango, CO August 7, 1991 and she survives.

Jay graduated from Richland Township High School in 1961 and resided in Waynetown since 1964.  He was a life long farmer and retired from RR Donnelley & Sons after 36 years as a platemaker.

He enjoyed farming, traveling.  He and Patricia wintered in Florida where he played baseball and enjoyed riding his bike.  Jay loved to ride his motorcycle…several years ago, he rode to Wisconsin to meet a friend and they rode to Route 66 then to California.  He rode home alone, often traveling more than 500 miles in a day.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed following college football and basketball.  On the family farm, he had a basketball court in the barn haymow where some interesting times were had with his friends!  For several years, Jay and some classmate buddies would travel to Latrobe, PA to visit and play golf with classmate Pete Luster, who lived on Arnold Palmer's golf course and was his pilot.

Surviving along with his wife Patricia:  two daughters; Laura McClain of Darlington and Dr. Amy Becker, of Speedway.  A sister, Alice Jane Miller of Crawfordsville,  Step-children; Vicki (Rob) Jones of Crawfordsville, Debra (Chris) Stokes of Ladoga, Barry (Vanessa) Brown of Crawfordsville, Bob (Alona) Brown of Florida & Mike (Cinnamon) Walton of Linden.  Grandchildren; Chelsea Webb of Carmel and Joseph Becker of Speedway. 10 Step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jay's family will receive guests 5:00 – 8:00 PM , with a memorial service following at 8:00 PM with Pastor Mike Parks officiating, Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Graveside services 10:00 AM Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Jay's family prefer memorials be directed to The Autism Society of America given in the name of Joseph Becker.  Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh to sign the guest book or share a memory.