With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Dwight Hawthorne McClary, 55, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Life Reflections

Take therefore no thought for tomorrow: for the tomorrow shall take thought of itself.                                                                                                      Matthew 6:34

Dwight was born December 16, 1969 to Carolyn L. McClary and William H. Wilson. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.

He was adopted by his stepfather, Jimmy McClary whom also preceded him in death. Dwight received his formal education in the public schools of Williamsburg County. He was a graduate of Kingstree Sr. High School, Class of 1989 (go Boll Weevils).

At an early age, Dwight was raised in the church at Greater Bethel A.M.E. in Kingstree, SC. He was a master of many trades (at least that's what he thought). Whenever someone called he was ready to work. Carpentry was his specialty and he enjoyed doing it. Dwight was employed with Good Samaritan, where he was a caregiver for his brother and Bobby Pendergrass.

Dwight was married to Shannon Speights, the father to their daughter, Sole' Speights. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving and devoted mother, Carolyn L. McClary of the home; a caring father, William Wilson of New York, NY; one devoted and loving sister, Suejetta McClary of Kingstree, SC; a devoted nephew (who was like a brother) NaKeem (Raven) Brown of Kingstree, SC; seven caring brothers, Franklin (Mary) McClary of the home; Karmaine (Jamie) McClary of Bamberg, SC, Corey and Jamel Lamont Wilson of Atlanta, GA, Jeremy Wilson, Martell Wilson and Melette Wilson of New York, NY.

A godmother, Emma H. Miller of Kingstree, SC; his aunts, Denise (Christopher) Hodges of Poconos, PA, Julie Gibson of Atlanta, GA, Janie Wilson of Kingstree, SC, Rochelle (Henry) of Lane, SC, Ethel (Dennis) Havens of Uniondale, NY and Ella Alston of Kingstree, SC; two uncles, Mose (Floria) Havens of Columbia, SC and Lavern Wilson of Elmont, NY; four caring nieces, Ashanti Belfield, Kiyona McClary, Shacora Speights and Malon Dowling; two adopted aunts, Gladys Laurie and Marian Wilson of Kingstree, SC; one grandniece and four grandnephews; a loving cousin that was like a brother, Vincent Barr; a loving cousin, Richard McClam; his road dog, Kevin Miller; close friends, Eric Rich, Anthony Fulton, Christopher Mitchum, Leroy Epps and Chris Wilson; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at late residence, 64 Covenant Lane, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.