Stillwater, Oklahoma - Maurice Vance McClain Jr., 69, of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away on July 8, 2025.

Maury was born on January 11, 1956, to Vance and Arlene (White) McClain in Ponca

City, Oklahoma. He was raised in Ponca City where he graduated high school in 1974.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma

State University.

Maury was passionate about life and had many interests, including a lifelong love of

flying. He earned his private pilot's license at 17 years old and later in life built a fullscale

flight simulator from scratch. He worked for many years as a Mechanical

Engineer, initially with Conoco and later contributing to several companies around the

United States, ultimately retiring from CITGO. In his spare time, he loved working in his

personal metalworking shop where he created countless projects and ran his successful

business, MRM Metals, crafting custom pieces for family, friends, and those who

appreciated his skill.

Maury was the biggest Oklahoma State fan you could meet. Though loyal to the

Cowboys, he also started cheering for the Sooners in recent years in support of his

daughter, Lisa, who is currently earning her degree at The University of Oklahoma.

Maury was a God-fearing man who always reminded us to lean on the Lord. He loved

his family loudly, deeply, and unconditionally. He was a devoted husband to his wife,

Rita McClain, for over 39 years. Maury was a loving father, brother, friend, and son. His

joyful spirit, strength, and stubborn determination helped him fight with dignity through

every challenge life brough. His favorite companions, his two beloved dogs, never left

his side.

Maury will be remembered by his deep love for his family, his sharp sense of humor, his

quiet wisdom, and his unwavering faith in the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Rita McClain; his children Jamie Wilson and wife Lacey,

Raechel Thacker and husband David, and Lisa Anne McClain; his grandchildren,

Raylee Gardner, Kambree Gardner, Jett Cline, Kynlee Wilson, Rowdie Thacker, Grace

Thacker; and his brother Wayne McClain and wife Sue.

He is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Vance McClain Sr.; his mother, Mable

Arlene (White) McClain; his sister Lisa Ann Chambers; and aunt, Elizabeth McClain.

A special thank you to Tradition's Health, especially his nurse, Danica Roberts, for her

compassion, dedication, and care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Michael J. Fox

Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

He was our calm in the storm, our steady hand, and our safe place. We will miss him

every day.