Kevin McClain

Kevin Herbert McClain was born on March 25, 1952, in Huntington, West Virginia, to Bessie Lee Herbert McClain. He attended Barnett Child Care and Oley Elementary School before graduating from Huntington High School in 1970. Kevin furthered his education at Virginia Union University and Marshall University. On November 10, 1973, Kevin married Kathleen Denise Tyson at First Baptist Church in Huntington, WV, and together they were blessed with one daughter. Professionally, Kevin was an Operator at Marathon Petroleum Company in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, where he worked from 2007 until his passing. His career also included roles with the Huntington Sanitary Board, the City of Huntington, and Greyhound Lines East. Kevin’s faith played a significant role in his life. He initially attended Young’s Chapel AME Church and later became an active member of First Baptist Church, where he was an ordained Deacon and served as President of the Deacon Board. He remained deeply involved with the church throughout his life, also serving as Vice President and Secretary of the Mt. Olivet Ministers and Deacons Union. His community involvement extended well beyond the church. Kevin served on the boards of several organizations, including Goodwill Industries, American Red Cross Blood Services, and the Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity. He was a dedicated leader in many local groups such as the First Baptist Church Housing Association, Positive Force Inc., and J.W. Scott Community Center. Additionally, he was the Vice Chair of the Huntington Planning Commission and served as the President of the Marshall University Black Alumni Association and Douglass-Huntington High School Black Alumni Association. Kevin was also a proud member of the Alexander-Freeman
Lodge No. 2 of Huntington, WV. An avid sports fan, Kevin loved cheering for the Cleveland Browns and the Marshall University Thundering Herd.