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James Samuel "Jim" McCleery

Passed 5/22/2014

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Obituary For James Samuel "Jim" McCleery

James Samuel “Jim” McCleery, two days short of his 90th birthday, died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Born May 24, 1924 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Antoinette Appenzeller McCleery. As one of the “Great Generation” he faithfully served his country as a Seabee in the United States Navy during WW II in the Pacific arena. Jim was a former member of Richmond UP Church where he served as an Elder on Session. He then joined the Bloomingdale UP Church. Jim was one of the founding owners of International Mill Service and a member of Unionport Masonic Lodge #333, Farm Bureau, and The Ohio Cattleman’s Association. He was a lifetime avid farmer, a passionate investor in the stock market, and a self-made entrepreneur. Jim was preceded in death by Veronica Yashko McCleery, his wife of 43 years and an infant daughter, Mary Ann McCleery. He is survived by his only sister, Nancy (George) Mullen; his children Susan (Mark) Viola, James Thomas (Valerie Shrieve), and Charles N.; grandchildren Nina (Sean) Davitt, Nicholas (Paige), Samuel, and Alexandra Viola and Dakota McCleery; and one great-grandchild Fiona Davitt. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Tuesday 6-8 p.m. with Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. with  Ted Boggs Amedisys Hospice Chaplain officiating. Memorial donations may be directed to Amedisys Hospice, 52171 National Road East, Suite 1, St. Clairsville, OH 43950 or The American Cancer Society. The family extends a very special thank you to Jim’s caregivers Debby Cornish and Midge Kaufmann, whose capable hands, compassionate care and loving gestures made Jim’s twilight months the best he could ever hope for.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Martha Huscroft Reeder

    I remember them well and would like to express my sympathy to all of you. Jim and Veronica were always so generous with their farm and treated the Youth Group of the Richmond UP Church to awesome hayrides and bonfires. They were fun people and remembered fondly! Prayers for all of you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Leigh Ann

    Muck, So sorry just read this today (Thursday) thoughts are with you sll.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bob Spence

    Muck & Family: Our sincere condolences to you & family, on the passing of your father. We were unable to be at the viewing and services but you were in our thoughts & prayers. --Your friends---Suzi & Bob Spence.

  • 09/03/2024

    Cathy Fritch

    Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Always remember picnics at farm. I am Sonnys wife. Alexandria Virginia

  • 09/03/2024

    Susan Mead

    To the McCleery family, I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful man, who with all of you made so many beautiful memories for me and my family. We can't mention the old fun days without bringing up the picnics and hayrides at the farm. I am happy that he and your mom are reunited. How proud they must be of all of you! I am so sorry that distance prohibits me from being there. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Much love. Susan

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff Copeland

    Dear McCleery Family, I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I have lots of nice memories of your family from the sled riding parties and bonfires from our school years. My thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Jeff Copeland

  • 09/03/2024

    Abe Pendleton

    Sorry to hear of your loss and sorry I will not see you this week. May God's love surround you this week and the days ahead. Much Love... Abe

  • 09/03/2024

    Cathy Kenny

    Tom, My thoughts are with you and your family. So many of us have countless memories of time spent on your Dad's farm. Take care, Cathy

  • 09/03/2024

    Nancy (Davis) Rupert

    Charlie, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Prayers to you and your family

  • 09/03/2024

    Rhonda Lightner

    Hi, Charlie I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Its looks like he had a good life. Take Care and Smile!!!!

  • 09/03/2024

    James I. Giuliano

    My condolences to the family. Many beautiful people came from Broadacre, and Jim and Veronica were both ICONS. It is a sad time to lose such a great Man as Jim. I grew up around him and will always miss him ( as Veronica ) may they both rest in peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dave Higgins

    My sincere condolences to the entire McCleery family. So many fond memories growing up around the McCleery farm, most of the time hanging around with Charlie. I remember me telling Jim, when I was around 10 or 11 that he looked like Paul Newman. 🙂 He really got a kick out of that. Seeing him driving up the road in his old truck with the dogs in the back or running up the road behind him on the tractor. Good memories.

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