A Facebook post today from the Paintsville Fire Department announced that the director of Paintsville/Johnson County Emergency Management, Gary McClure has died.
The post went on to say, “Gary dedicated his life to the safety and well-being of our community, leading with strength, compassion, and unwavering commitment. Gary’s legacy of service will live on in the countless lives he touched and the community he worked so hard to protect. He will be deeply missed.” W.R. Castle Fire-Rescue posted that McClure’s was the first chief of their fire department. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized.