Floyd Winford McClure Jr.

Floyd Winford McClure Jr., 53 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012 in Fort Smith. He was born on January 14, 1959 in Paris to his parents Floyd and Carol Ann (Trusty) McClure. He was a member of the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris and a lifelong Paris Eagle Fan.

Winford was a U.S. Postman and local roofer but come Friday night each fall for the past 20 years he was known as the “Voice of the Eagles”. Winford had first started doing the radio play by play before settling in as the Public Address announcer. He was loved by all Eagle fans for his infectious phrases such as “Touchdown Eagles and See Yaaaaaa” but more important he was loved for the multiple decades he spent mentoring young athletes throughout the area.

Because of his love for all high School Sports the family request that all of those attending his services dress in your favorite team’s attire. No doubt most people will be dressed in Royal Blue and White but those from Subiaco are encouraged to wear Orange and Blue, Scranton purple and gold, Charleston black and gold etc.. The family would love to see all communities come together to celebrate his wonderful life.

Winford is preceded in death by his mother Carol Ann (Trusty) McClure.

Winford is survived by his wife of 19 years Teresa (Conkin) McClure of Paris; one daughter Nikki Rogers and husband Daniel of Paris; two sons Coby Henley and Payton McClure both of Paris; his father and step-mother Floyd McClure Sr. and Lola McClure of Paris; two sisters Diane McClure of Paris and Janet McClure of Branch; two brothers Mike McClure and wife Sherri of Greenwood and Tim McClure of Fort Smith; his mother in law Neoma Conkin of Paris; his brother in laws Tommy and Kevin Conkin both of Paris and the most spoiled grandson in all of Logan County, Lucas Daniel Rogers as well as a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 701 N. 5th Street in Paris.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church at 311 E. Main Street in Paris officiated by Bro. J.H. Carter and Bro. David Johnson. Burial will follow in McKendree Cemetery near Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Senior pallbearer will be Bentley Allen and active pallbearers will be Ron Trusty, Rick Trusty, T.J. Cauthron, Billy Featherston, Clint Mainer, Leroy Ramsey, Ricky Hixson, Greg Harrison and Kenny Vines.

Honorary pallbearers are the Paris Coaching Staff and the 2012 Senior High Eagle Football Team.

In lieu of flowers the family has set up the McClure Family Memorial Fund at 1st National Bank in Paris.