James W. McClain, 56 of Malvern, passed away December 30, 2018. He was born at Dover, the son of Charlene Beitzel McClain of East Sparta and the late Boyd McClain. He was employed by SET Electric of Akron as an electrician. Surviving in addition to his mother are two daughters, Yvette (Brian) Schupbach of New Philadelphia and Kayla (Aaron) McClain of Navarre; one grandson and one (soon to be) granddaughter; partner, Julia Jeffreys (Children, Vanessa, Matthew and Madilyn) of Malvern; one brother and three sisters, Dave (Barb) McClain, of Beach City, Sue (Mickey) Borsellino of Waynesburg, Jenny Merryman of Bolivar, Jane (Tim) Goodnight of Bolivar. Services will be held at the families convenience.