Ruby McCloud Obituary
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. McCloud will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at St. James AME Church with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Progressive.
Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mrs. Ruby Elma Crocker McCloud.
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Visitation
Jan
20
Progressive Funeral Home
4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, GA 31907
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Interment
Jan
21
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
553 AL-165
Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
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Homegoing Celebration
Jan
21
Saint James AME Church
1002 6th Ave
Columbus, GA 31901
11:30 AM
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Angela Hill
Yesterday
Sending love, light and condolences to the McCloud Famliy. Mrs. McCloud is an angel who's love, kindness and wisdom will never be forgotten.
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Dr. LaVerne (Lee) Brown
January 13, 2026
My condolences are extended to Sheryl, LaGail, Meka, and Sherrod as well as the entire McCloud family.
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