Mr. James Reginald Cloud was born in Gaston County, North Carolina on November 11, 1927 to the late Willie Mae Cody. He transitioned from his earthly home on Sunday; January 9, 2022 at Belaire Health Care Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Mr. James was educated in the Gaston County School System and attended Highland High School. He was a longtime member of the United House of Prayer for All People in Dallas, North Carolina. Mr. James was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a tool maker at a machine shop. He was a mechanic for the neighborhood. Mr. James was a well-known saxophone player.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Willie Mae Cody; his wife: Gracie Cloud, daughters: Cynthia Cloud and Trina Cloud; a son: Reginald Cloud and a sister: Billie Ann Grier.

Mr. James leaves precious memories to his only son: Bruce Cloud, his cousins: Bobbin Stinson and Lisa Stinson and other relatives.

Viewing at the funeral home on Monday; January 17, 2022 from 3 until 5. HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Funeral on Tuesday; January 18, 2022 at the funeral home at 12:30.

Visitation: thirty minutes before the service

Interment: Wednesday; January 26, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Salisbury VA Cemetery, Salisbury, NC