Ronald Curtis McClure Sr.
November 20, 1953 ~ July 27, 2025
Born in:
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Dillsboro, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailRonald Curtis McClure Sr., 72, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC.
A native of Hendersonville, NC, he was the son of the late J. D. McClure and Eva McClure.
Mr. McClure spent his entire youth in Henderson County. At the age of 9 years old, he gave his life to Jesus and was called to ministry at age 16. He graduated from East Henderson High School- Class of 1972. After high school he made his way to Tennessee Temple in Chattanooga,TN to pursue his degree in Biblical Studies and soon after received a Doctoral degree from Pensacola College in Pensacola, FL.
In the late 70s, Mr. McClure moved to St. Pauls, NC to start Friendship Baptist Church. The church was started in a store front with just 9 people. Soon after, they had to relocate to a larger building that could accommodate their growth. Mr. McClure pastored at Friendship for 10 years. In 1989, the McClure’s moved to Andrews, NC where Ron would pastor Valleytown Baptist Church for 20 years. Brother Ron was a soul winner, a preacher of the gospel, and loved to visit folks in need.
Ron loved International Ministries and served on the board of Frontier Baptist Missions for 15 years. A few of Ron’s hobbies were coon hunting, trout fishing, golfing, and mowing grass.
Mr. McClure is survived by his son, Ronald Curtis McClure Jr. (Curt) of Candler, NC(wife Cori); a daughter, Tamara Dills of Franklin, NC; three sisters, Brenda Niehoff, Darlene Stepp, Marsha Russ, a brother, Steve McClure (wife Becky), grandchildren Lawson and Knox McClure, Megan Ethan Barton, and a wife of 37 years, Beth McClure.
A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Biltmore Church – Hendersonville Campus, 103 Education Drive, Flat Rock, NC, 28731. A receiving of friends will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the church.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made to Biltmore Church’s Waynesville campus (biltmorechurch.com/waynesville).
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family.
Services
Celebration of Life: July 31, 2025 11:00 am
Biltmore Church - Hendersonville Campus
103 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
www.biltmorechurch.com
The Family Will Greet Friends: July 31, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Biltmore Church - Hendersonville Campus
103 Education Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
www.biltmorechurch.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
View current weather.
Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Ronald Curtis McClure 's name.
In fond memories of our childhood days on Upward and Orchard Roads.
So sorry for your loss. Ron was always so good to me and I will always remember the trip to camp. He was a good man and thankful I had the opportunity to meet him. I don’t think he ever met a stranger! Your family is in my prayers.
Hug your family from the Prices! Love
You brother!
C Price
Praise the Lord that we know Ron is at home with our Savior. You will be missed by your family and friends, but we are comforted to know that you are finally home. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
I’m remembering our wonderful times at Friendship Baptist Church in St. Pauls, NC. It’s a blessing to know that Pastor Ron is at home with his LORD. Praying God’s comfort and peace for each of you.
Curt, I’m so sorry for your loss of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers! 🙏
My deepest sympathy to the family. I remember him from Highschool. So sorry for your loss🙏