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General Cloud Obituary
74, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Indianapolis. He was born in St. Charles, Virginia, on March 6, 1943, to his parents, General Grant and Susan Marie "Doll" (Walters) Cloud.
He was the Owner/CEO of Circle Distributing Inc. Ralph enjoyed traveling, working on antique cars, and watching NASCAR. Ralph also enjoyed going to the beach, spending time at their condo in Florida, and spending time at Lamb Lake. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Carol Cloud of Franklin; three children, Doug Cloud of Franklin, Todd (Mary) Cloud of Whiteland, and Andrea (Thomas) White of Greenwood; one sister, Hazel (Gary) Hunter; five grandchildren, Kayla Barrett, Shaw Cloud, Krista Cloud, Grant Cloud, Kennadi White; and a brother-in-law, Don Bustle of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Billy Fulks and an infant brother, Earl; and three sisters, Mildred Bustle, Lucille Ely, and an infant sister.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Jessen Funeral Home, Whiteland Chapel, 729 N. U.S. Hwy. 31. A visitation will be from 2:00 p.m., until the time of the service, at the funeral home. Burial and a grave-side service will be at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery, in Pennington Gap, Virginia on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Sherry Lambert
September 14, 2017
I am sadden to hear of Ralph's passing. Although, it has been many many years ago that I work at circle, I never forgot the kind man you was( even when you made me organize all the y f hoses...lol). And thought of you all often.My sincere and deepest condolences to the family.
CC
August 9, 2017
To the family of General Ralph Cloud. May the love of family and friends comfort you. Blessed are they that mourned: for they shall be comforted.
Timmy
August 7, 2017
Ralph gave me a job in 2007,when no other company would,because I had a not so good past.he gave me a chance,he was the nicest and generous man I ever met,he was kind hearted.he would do anything to help you,I worked for him for 10 years and that was the best 10 years, I will miss you so dearly,but you will never be forgotten
Dave Wilson
August 6, 2017
I met Ralph in 1977 at Wabash Ford. He stopped in every Friday to see if we needed anything. I became parts manager in 2000 and the thing about Ralph is that he never treated me any differently than when I first met him. He always had a kind word and was s great friend and role model. There are few people that come into your life that you consider a true friend and I consider Ralph a great friend I will miss him dearly.
Tim Jennett
August 6, 2017
My best friend Todd called me because he knew how much I liked to golf. He asked me if I wanted to play in a golf tournament his Dad was going to for work. It ended up being just me and Mr. Cloud going to this golf scramble in Cincinnati. That day gave me a chance to spend time with a man I had only had casual conversation with before. I had so much fun that day and I really got to see what a nice, humble yet confident man he was. He treated me like I was family and for someone who didn't golf he did great! I am truly sorry for your loss Todd but I know like me you are celebrating the life of a self-made man that loved his family and friends dearly.....talk to you soon, your friend Tim.
SAM REAM
August 5, 2017
I will miss talking to Ralph
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Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation - Whiteland729 N US Hwy 31, Whiteland, IN 46184
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Celebration of Life
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Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation - Whiteland729 N US Hwy 31, Whiteland, IN 46184
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