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James McCloud, Jr.

  • January 13, 1948 - June 21, 2011
  • Linden, New Jersey
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“My Deepest Condolences, Puggie and I go way back to School 5, thru Soehl, and LHS. I last saw him when he would visit his sister who lived next...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Charles Monico - Burke, VA

“ill never forget u when u had your open heart at st michaels i loved to visit you God bless pudgy ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: art shimko - old bridge, NJ

“Arlene my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing,of brother.sorry i couldnt make the services but my prayers are with you. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: verneda sizer - east orange, NJ

“Hello family, Puggie will certainly be missed. He's been a part of our family for a long time. Love all of you. Cherrry ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Aurelia C. Scott - Athens, GA

“My condolenses to all the family and friends of Jim McCloud Jr. As a member of that Linden High County & State championship season (1966) I have fond...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Richard Clanton Jr. - Howell, NJ

“To the McCloud family from the Green family Samirah (Lenora), Eulus, the late Jerome, and Cornell. Please know that are hearts are with you. As a...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Samirah Abdul-Alim - Colonia, NJ

“R.I.P Puggy ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Toni Carter - Linden, NJ

“To The Family of James, MY deepest sympathy. He had a ong journey of suffering and now I hope he is resting in peace. May God Bless him and you...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Margaret Jenkins - Jamaica, NY

“Arline, Dot, DeLois & the McCloud Family, I extend my deepest condolences on the passing of your brother. My prayers are with you. Peace & Love, ...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Valerie Nadir - Roselle, NJ


James McCloud, Jr. (affectionately known by most as Puggie) was called to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, New Jersey. He was one of nine children, born on January 13, 1948, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late James, Sr. and Ollie McLeod. He graduated from Linden High School in 1966. He was the Lead All Star player who led the team to the State Basketball finals in 1966. His outstanding basketball skills won him a full scholarship to college where he played the forward and center positions. In 1968 he received an Associate's Degree from Ranger Jr. College and in 1971 he received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from West Texas State University. While there he played in the finals of the N.I.T. in Madison Square Garden. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In 1978, he married Patricia Davis and they were blessed with a daughter, Lindsey. After college, he worked as a salesman for Phillip Morris, Inc. and later became a Territory Division Manager for White Hall Products. He counseled emotionally disturbed children for the Linden school system. After making a career change, he worked for Kodak Polychrome Corporation for 19 years. In 2008, after becoming ill, he retired from United State Gypsum in Clark, New Jersey. Although he no longer was active in sports, he loved watching them on television and going to the local high school and college games. In 2007, he received the honor of being one of the first to be inducted into the Linden Athletic Hall of Fame and has been a faithful contributor toward their scholarship program. He also enjoyed participating in the New Jersey Lottery. Jim loved working outside in the yard, planting his vegetable garden and maintaining the grass. He was a warm and friendly person, and could be seen chatting with the neighbors about sports. He also had a sense of humor that would have you laughing. He was loved and adored by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Lindsey Ponchatta Tiffany McCloud; devoted fiancée, Valarie Campbell; three sisters, Arline Carson (Coley) of Linden, Dorothy Capers, and Deloise Julius (Maymon) of Rahway; five brothers, Donald (Linda) of Carteret, Dennis of Newark, Ricky (Marva) of Elizabeth, Kevin (Sonya) of Ocoee, Florida, and Kenny of Edison; one grandchild, Kortni Renee Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of James McCloud, Jr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.