James Cleve Iler III

He was born June 22, 1934 in Louisville, the son of the late James Cleve Iler, Jr. and Jean (Helfrich) Iler.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, John Norman Iler and Robert Carlton Iler.

Cleve was a 1952 graduate of Atherton High School and a 1956 graduate of Baylor University in Waco, TX, and a US Army Veteran having served from 1957-1959. He was also an active member of Highland Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir since 1959.

He worked at the Creasey Company in Louisville from 1959-1986. During his tenure there, he was instrumental in implementing an IBM computer system for the business. He also served as President of Creasey Company – Kentucky and handled IT for many years. In addition to his career, he also served as President of the KY Wholesale Grocers Association, was a Trustee at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from 1971-1983, Financial Administrator for St. Paul UMC from 1993-2014 and had been a Deacon at Beechwood Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Lou Ann (Murphy) Iler; four children, Terry Richard Iler (Janet), Kathryn Iler Botts, Melodee Iler Parker (Denny) and Clifton Miller Iler (Robyn); a sister, Janet Iler Bignon and eight grandchildren, Hillary, Zachary, Nathan, Matthew, Justin, Jason, Benjamin and Samuel.

A service to celebrate Cleve’s life will be conducted privately for his family. It will be livestreamed at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 via the “Highland Baptist Church of Louisville” Facebook or YouTube accounts. Burial will take place at Cave Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to Thank Courtney Powell for all of her loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Highland Baptist Church, 1101 Cherokee Rd. Louisville, KY 40204 or Hosparus Health Louisville.

Arch L, Heady-Cralle Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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