He was born in Durham, North Carolina to the late Willie McClain, Sr. and Dora Lee Washington. He is preceded in death by his brother, James McClain and sister, Ruth McClain Waddell.
Survivors are: his wife, Roberta Twine McClain; daughters, Kesha McClain Skyles, Debra McClain, and Samatha McClain Price; sons, Bernard Robinson, Olando McClain and Sidney McClain; sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four nieces; three nephews; four sister-in-laws; and five brother-in-laws.
A memorial service was held Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m. in Buie Funeral Home Chapel.