Obituary for Daniel McClung

Ponca City Now - May 21, 2017 3:02 pm

Daniel Coleman McClung – Veteran

(May 9, 1924 – May 21, 2017)

Daniel Coleman McClung of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Sunday morning, May 21, 2017, at his home at the age of 93 years.

Daniel Coleman McClung was born on March 9, 1924, in Butler, Oklahoma, to Carl and Nettie (Coleman) McClung. He graduated from Pie Flat High School in 1942. Following his education he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years, including service in the South Pacific War Theater. He married Dorothy J. Toner on December 26, 1946, and they were married for sixty-one years. To this marriage were born Michael J. McClung and Steven J. McClung. Dan graduated from Oklahoma University with a degree in Geology in 1950 and for the next thirteen years he worked as a geologist in the oilfields of Oklahoma and Texas. At the age of 39 he enrolled in the University of Oklahoma School of Law and in 1966 established a law practice in Blackwell. While in Blackwell he served as Municipal Judge and for eight years served on the Kay County Excise and Equalization Board. He also served for nine years on the boards of the Blackwell General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Regional Hospital. He was selected Blackwell’s Citizen of the Year in 1993 and was active in various community and civic projects.

He is survived by his two sons, Michael J. McClung of Braman, Oklahoma, and Steven J. McClung of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and a sister, Gerry Green of Wakita, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his wife on April 20, 2008; his parents; a brother, Elwood McClung; and five sisters, Dorothy Deputy, Lois Thomason, Jewel Bates, Bonnie Stout and Ruby Elliott.

At his request cremation will be effected and no services are planned. Burial will take place in the Wakita Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial has been established in his honor with the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Alzheimers Research in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.