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Randy McCloud Obituary

Randy McCloud

Grand Ledge - Randy Scott McCloud of Grand Ledge passed away December 25, 2017. Randy was born November 14, 1951 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Ray and Betty (Sowers) McCloud. He graduated from Waverly High School Class of 1969. Randy loved being near the water, especially the Florida Keys and Costa Rica. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle as a young man and continued to enjoy riding his bicycle throughout Grand Ledge. He had several friends throughout the Lansing and Grand Ledge area that he enjoyed visiting regularly, most of which were budzo's from high school. Randy also enjoyed traveling and had many longtime friends he met along the way. He has 6 wonderful grandchildren, which he enjoyed playing Frisbee and catch with. He is survived by his children, Randy (Jen) McCloud, Katie (Eric) Cooley and Anna (Kevin) Xander; grandchildren, Max, Juliana, Harper, Brooks, Finley and Quinn; siblings, Gail (David) Moore, Skye McCloud and Mark (Josey) McCloud and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Mike McCloud. A Celebration of Randy's life will be held Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Eaton Community Palliative Care. Please share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

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Published by Grand Ledge Independent from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, 2017.

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Patty Waterman

December 23, 2020

It's hard to believe it's been three years. We still think of Randy and talk about some of the fun we had with him. I'm sure he's keeping the angels in stitches!
Cakes

Lisa Crumley

January 3, 2018

Condolences to Randy's family. I've known Randy all of my life, though haven't seen him in many years. He and my brother Tom were good friends and Randy was always very kind to me. I am saddened to hear of his passing.

Kirk Ralston

January 1, 2018

Very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. I was just asking Gene Altobelli about him a few weeks ago. I remember him as an open and giving guy who always gave everyone a good laugh. My thoughts are with the family in these tiugh times. I'm sure the many budzos he gathered through the years feel the same as I do.

Mark Wesley

December 31, 2017

Losing my good friend and step brother Randy has left a empty place in me. He took me under his wing when I was young and in need of a friend.
He was loved and respected by nearly everyone who knew him. He introduced me to his various groups of friends which opened up a world of possibilities for me.
Years later he suggested that we introduce his dad Ramon to my mom Mary Ann. Typical of Randy's unique sense of humor he said we should do it so we could move in and share a room with bunk beds and cowboy wallpaper. The cowboy wallpaper part didn't happen but our folks did get married and live happily together for many years.
Over the years we have been house mates, traveling companions and just plain best of friends.
Randy old friend, thank you for everything. I'm really going to miss you.

December 29, 2017

We were so sorry to hear about Randy passing away. He was a good "budz" for many years and he will be missed. We're keeping his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty "Cakes" and Will Waterman

Patti Lundi-Sheevy

December 29, 2017

I am sad to learn of Randy's passing. He was a good friend of my brother Mark, and I loved hanging around with all his friends throughout our high school years. Sending condolences and prayers of comfort to the family. Rest in Peace, Randy.

Gene Altobelli

December 29, 2017

I was very sad to hear of Randy's passing. My condolences to Randy's family. I have great memories of Randy. We had a lot of fun through the years.

Daryel Jenks

December 29, 2017

I'm sad to hear about the passing of my good friend Randy.we had so many good times together,from back in the motocross days when we would party late into night fall asleep for a few hours, get up put on the bumper racks on his old Impala put my 125 Yamaha motocrosser on it, strap it down and head to the motocross races. or the trip to Colorado and California with Gary Meidinger (Mud) in his Volkswagen bug. Tons of laughs with Randy in that little Volkswagen. The time that we went to Florida and stayed in his grandparents Cottage while we looked for work to see if this is the place we wanted to move to, and we did. we lived close to each other for many years in Florida. There is a lifetime of stories I could tell you about my times with Randy but I will stop here by saying, you were a good friend and I will miss you. Your friend, Daryel

Lynda (Fershee) McWilliams

December 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to Randy's family. I have fond memories of my high school friendship with Randy, I considered him a real buddy. We had a lot of fun laughing and kidding around. Everyone loved Randy! I'm sad to hear of his passing but also know he is in a better place. RIP.

Dennis Darling

December 28, 2017

My condolences to all of Randys' family. Randy and I first met when we were 20 yrs old, he was one fun and funny friend. He was always the life of a party and the room would be full of light when he was there. Budzo I hope your with our friends Rick and Bob laughing and smiling. I'll always have great memories of our friendship, your budz Den

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