Dale Raymond McClure, passed away on February 3, 2012. He was 78. Cdr. McClure graduated from the Naval Academy and retired from the U.S. Navy after twenty-seven years, followed by twenty-one years as a much loved franchisee with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. He was a true Patriot and Vietnam Veteran. Cdr. McClure was preceded in death by his wife, Alletta Allison McClure. Survivors include three children, Ken and his wife, Cindy Hartfelder; Allison and husband, Charles Maresh, M.D.; and Scott McClure, three grandchildren, Heidi and husband, Jim Wen; Joseph Hartfelder and Jesica Weatherly, a great granddaughter, Ella Wen and Missy and Barker McClure.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Virginia Beach S.P.C.A. Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com