He is survived by his five children, Brenda Livingston, Sue Dickerson, Tammy Greer, Alice Rockwood, and James Cloyd, Jr; his four sisters, Thelma, Shirley, Linda and Carol 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by an infant daughter.
A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Dopkins Funeral Chapel. The graveside service will begin at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at Smith Mountain Cemetery, 42088 Road 100, in Dinuba.