Solomon McCluster, Sr., the first of five sons born to J.C. McCluster and Annie Lee Baldwin McCluster, was born on January 22, 1946, in Richland, Georgia.

Solomon attended the schools of Pinellas County and was a graduate of Pinellas High School, Class of 1963. He was employed with the Pinellas County Government and with his brothers in the family business, McCluster Construction Corporation. During his younger years, Solomon accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and became a longtime member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, with aspirations to become a Deacon.

Solomon was married to Mrs. Clydie Mae McCluster, until her passing on January 5, 2019.

Solomon McCluster, Sr. departed this earthly life for eternal rest on September 3, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Clydie Mae McCluster, parents, J.C. and Annie Lee McCluster, brothers, J.C. Cannon and Calvin McCluster and sister-in-law, Barbara Jean Yeldon McCluster.

Cherished memories will be treasured by…

Children: Solomon McCluster, Jr. (Marie) of Arlington, TX, Edith Johnson of Largo, FL, Zuanquiana McCluster of Clearwater, FL, Tristan Glenn (Tiquila) of Providence, RI, Britan Glenn (Kendra) of Riverview, FL, Brandon Glenn (Ana) of Clearwater, FL and Roslyn Hall of Monroe, NC

Brothers: Eddie McCluster, Sr. of Seminole, FL, Johnny McCluster (Josephine) of St. Petersburg, FL and Isaac McCluster (Barbara) of Largo, FL

Aunts: Alma Henry of New York and Inez “Betty” Baldwin of Largo, FL

One raised like a daughter: Chanita Gooden of Clearwater, FL

Sisters-in-law: Sarah M. Philpot of Largo, FL and Maggie Cannon of Tampa, FL

Brother-in-law: Leonard Ceaser Shuler of Jacksonville, FL

Companion: Shirley Jackson of Largo, FL

Godchildren: Bruce Oglesby, Maria Youngblood, Roselle Park and Shinikki Whiting

A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Public Viewing: Saturday, September 10, 2022, starting at 9:30 a.m. to start of Celebration of Life Service at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2104 12th Street Southwest, Largo, Florida 33778.

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, 2104 12th Street Southwest, Largo, Florida 33778.

Services Entrusted to The Care of: Smith Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 727-442-2388