James Allen Cloud, 85, of New Hope, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning. Joining his loving partner Ethel Payne to continue their journey together. James loved playing golf and watching sports. He was a true life long Alabama fan, proud Vietnam Veteran, and a loving pop.
He was preceded in death by his loving partner of 40 years, Ethel Payne; parents, Earl and Kelli (Lanier) Cloud; brothers, Jeffrey and JC Cloud; and sister, Liz Cloud.
Surviving are sons, Kenneth (Tami) Cloud and Tim (Teresa) Cloud; daughter, Lela “Renae” Plaza; stepson, Nelson (Amanda) Payne; grandchildren, Lindsey, Dylan, Carly, Jonathon, Joseph Timothy, Ashley and Troy Cloud, Tony, Christopher, Kimberly and Gabby Plaza, Amberly and Megan Payne, great grandchildren, Dakota, Kalli, Jax, Dallas, Jayden, Cayden, Novalise, Aaliyah and Francisco, sister, Mary Jane Pinkston; and nieces, Sandy, Barbara, Bobby and Ann Graves.
Visitation will be Saturday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at New Hope Funeral Home. Services will be held at New Hope Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday at 2:00 PM. Pallbearers will be Daniel Pinkston, Larry Cloud, Nelson Payne, Tray Brockman, Dakota Mullins and Dylan Cloud.
Interment will be in Whitaker Cemetery.
