James I. McClung, 91, of Piney Fork, OH, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home.

Jim was born on August 12, 1934, in Anstead, WV, son of the late Bert and Nellie (Davis) McClung. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. McClung, on February 27, 2023.

Jim retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel's Mingo plant, where he worked in the Pump Repair Dept. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving is his son, James I. McClung, Jr. and wife Kathy of Piney Fork; his daughter, Patty and husband Gary Hass of Johnstown, OH; four grandchildren, Christiana (Joel) Skon of Westerville, OH, Andy (Angela) Hass of Reynoldsburg, OH, Jimmy McClung of Dillonvale, OH, and Michael (Charlie) McClung of Rayland, OH, and great-granddaughter, Noelle Hass.

A private service and interment will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens, in Pleasant Grove, OH.

Arrangements for Jim are in the care of J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Smithfield, OH. www.jefosterfh.com