A long-time Taylorville businessman has passed away.

84-year-old John McClure passed away Thursday.  He owned and operated McClure-Halberg Insurance and Real Estate until his retirement in 2000.  He was a long-time member of the Taylorville Kiwanis Club, recruiting many new members over the years and receiving the "Amador Award" from the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis for his years of service.

McClure was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Christian County Shrine Club, and Taylorville Masonic Lodge 122.  

Private family ceremonies with military honors will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.