Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel
Hart, Michigan
Apr 22, 1969 – Jul 7, 2022
SFC USAR (Ret.) Kevin Shawn McCleary, 53, of Walkerville, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born April 22, 1969, the son of William McCleary and Gloria (Hite) Gould.
Kevin dedicated his life to his beloved country. Kevin achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class in the U.S....
Read MoreWhen I knew Kevin, he was the sergeant in charge of the mechanics during our Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment. He was a solid, professional soldier. He and his men did the best of jobs under the worst of conditions. I remember well then-Sergeant McCleary's ever-present smile. To his family, I extend my sincere condolences; may you find the peace and comfort you require.
Kristoffer Walker
December 29, 2022 | Green Bay, WI | Military
My heart is saddened, I lost one of my best friends, in our hearts always Kevin. May God bless you and your family during these trying times.
Alan Stuard
August 23, 2022 | Albertville, AL | Friend
To a beautiful soul in heaven. You are loved by so many Because you touched so many people. You will missed by some many Because you always made a difference and made us smile. I am so honored to have served with a warrior.
Bernard Kumiyama
August 17, 2022 | Clarksville, TN | Military
He was one of a kind. The world needs more Kevin's
Our prayers are with you all. One of the flamingo from the pink cabin.
Lisa LaMotte Kreger
August 17, 2022 | Gaylord, MI | Friend
To the Family of SFC USAR (Ret.) Kevin S. McCleary,
The membership of American Legion Post #234 in Hart, Michigan, would like to share our deepest sympathy with your family on your loss. SFC McCleary’s dedicated and honorable service to our country makes him a hero as far as we’re concerned and certainly you’re very proud of him, too. Clearly, he was a highly decorated war veteran who proudly served his country where and when needed, as heroes tend to do. We want you to know...
July 16, 2022 | MI
You were the first NCO I met when I first got to Germany as a PVT. Despite not being your direct soldier you saw me walking to the barracks with all my gear because I had no sponsor. Without hesitation you not only helped me carry my stuff you got me a barracks room to stay in. Now that I am where you were in my career I always try to emulate you as a leader and a person. Your one of the best men I know and it was a privilege to know you brother. Rest easy my friend.
Louis Rosen
July 14, 2022 | Fort Hood, TX | Friend
Great man great friend help me with a lot of things and we had a lot of fun together he will be missed by all rest in peace my friend.
steve garter
July 14, 2022 | Bitely, MI | Friend
Kevin, you are such an inspiration to a lot of the military men around our time. You will be so greatly missed by so many of your smiles as well as wisdom. Steve and Tesse
Tesse Garter
July 14, 2022 | Bitely, MI | Friend
I didn't know him or your family but I thank him for his service and sending my sympathies to his family an friends.
Bridgett Buckman
July 14, 2022 | Batavia, OH