Julian W McLure

Mr. Julian W. McLure, age 79 a resident of Auburndale passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Winter Haven Hospital. Mr. McLure was born May 28, 1941 in Clayton, AL. to Q.P. and Katie Margaret (Hartzog) McLure. He was a retired Maintaince Mechanic for the Phosphate Mines. Julian was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven. He enjoyed coaching Little League in younger years, fishing, reading, snorkeling, traveling, socializing, telling stories and spending time with family & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents & nephew. Julian is survived by his loving family, wife of 46 years – Faye McLure; 2 sons – Kenneth (Tracy) McLure of Winter Haven, Shane (Carri) McLure of Auburndale; 3 daughters – Staci (Alex) McLure-Merchant, Sonya (Noah) McLure-Kahler and Melony (Marion) McLure-Hopkins all of Auburndale; sister – Betty (Bobby) Cox & son Bob of Clayton, AL.; 18 grandchildren; 15 gt. grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, December 7th at Kersey Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Green Pond Cemetery in Polk City. Due to COVID-19 capacity for the service is limited to 75 attendees. Face masks are recommended.