James Dale McCloud (Jim) died in Hospice on August 31,2021. He was 88 years young. He is survived by 3 children: Sheree Hardacre of Middletown, Cindy Saylor of Covington, KY, and James, Jr. of Wilder, GA; brothers, Robert of Middletown and Leroy of Yellow Springs. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Jane, his father, Alva, his sister, Betty Spurlock, and his wife of 18 years, Betty. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 24 nieces and nephews. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Armed Services and was revered as an extremely kind hearted man who never knew a stranger. He will be missed by many. Friends may visit at the Anderson Funeral Home-Franklin Chapel, 1357 East Second Street, Franklin, Ohio from 1i:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in Woodside Cemetery in Middletown, Ohio. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the McCloud family.