Joe Scott McClure

January 11, 1952 - December 30, 2019

Joe Scott McClure of Midwest City, Oklahoma was 67 years old when the Lord called him home on December 30, 2019 after battling multiple health issues. He passed peacefully at St Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. Scott was born on January 11, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Joe and Mary Emma McClure. He grew up with five loving sisters that adore him. He attended East Side Elementary, Jarman Jr. High, and Midwest City High School, GO BOMBERS! He went on to receive a full ride scholarship at Panhandle State University as a pitcher for their baseball team. Scott and Tissie were married July 10, 1981 and were blessed with three beautiful children, Jared, Tyler, and Tissa Lynne. Scott began his teaching career at East Side Elementary and gave 42 years of service doing what he loved, leading and inspiring young minds. In addition to teaching he was a beloved athletic coach to so many. Baseball was his passion even though he coached multiple sports. Scott’s hobbies included power lifting at Carmen Caputo’s Gym, golfing, riding motorcycles, softball, painting, writing poetry, spending time with his granddaughter, Lily, walking his beloved Yorkie, Winni, being with his family, studying his bible, watching the OU Sooners and Dallas Cowboys football, and traveling. Scott is survived by: His wife, Tissie of 38 years, three children, Jared McClure, Tyler McClure, Tissa King and her husband, JC King. One adored grandchild, Lily King. He has 5 sisters, Betti Owens, Martha Severson, Sally Fiorillo, Jane Ashton, and Michele Gammon. Scott had countless in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Emma McClure, and brothers-in-law, Ernie Owens, Don Fiorillo, and Maurice Severson.