James W.-Cleary, Jr.-Obituary

James W. Cleary, Jr.

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JW, To this day, there is not a day that goes by without you in my thoughts, you are my closest friend. I miss you brother....

Very sad to hear the news of JW's passing. Last time I was with him, he was only like 5 years old, and I was just 13. If you take the beard off the picture, that's almost exactly what he looked like even as a kid! He always called me "Turby", and I used to "wrastle" with him at our grandmother's house in Pantego. He once came in the house with this simply gigantic mantis in his hands, and gave it to me. He will be missed by many, I can imagine.

You are still loved and will be missed. You are a good example of what a good man looks like, and we will see you again one day. Rest well.

I wish someone had told me, but I had no idea. I would have sent my sympathy and flowers to show condolence to the family. You will be missed my friend.

Our hearts ache for you. May God bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. Many prayers.

Prayers for comfort and strength are offered as your loved one rests in the arms of angels.

Words cannot express the sorrow for your loss. None of us know what life holds for us from day to day, but know that God is with you in all things. He will strengthen, comfort, wipe your tears away and lead you to peaceful days.

So sorry for your loss. Know we're praying for you and your family.

So sorry for your loss, JW was a good man, and I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. GOD bless you all and I pray for you. RIP brother.

Obituary

James W.'s Obituary

                                                         

Captain James Wilson Cleary Jr., "J.W.", age 45, a resident of Belhaven passed away Friday January 19, 2018. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday January 23, 2018 at West Belhaven Church of Christ and will be officiated by James Scheffler. Burial will follow in Belhaven Community Cemetery.

J.W. was born in Beaufort County on June 26, 1972 to James and Connie W. Cleary who survive. On July 30, 1994 he married Malanie Voliva who survives. He was a 1991 graduate of Northside High School, was employed as a boat mechanic with Radcliffe Marine and served as Assistant Chief with the Belhaven Fire Department. James was a member of West Belhaven Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Malanie V. Cleary, two daughters, Jessica Cleary, Sarah Cleary, one son, James “Wilson” Cleary III, his parents, a brother, Jason Cleary and Ashley, a sister, Connie Cleary Davis and Charles, one grandson, C.J. Nixon and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service at the church.

Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Cleary Family Fund, c/o Southern Bank & Trust, P.O. Box 87, Belhaven, NC 27810.

You may address condolences to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

Paul Funeral Home of Belhaven is honored to serve the Cleary family.

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