Born: February 21, 1984 - Deceased: March 15, 2024
James D. Cleveland, 40, of Belleville, IL, born Friday, February 24, 1984, in Belleville, IL, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at his residence in Belleville, IL.
James was a Labor for LKQ. He was a member of the Hollywood Heights Volunteer Fire Department in Caseyville, IL.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Maternal grandparents: Nina & Kenan Lowry
- Paternal grandparents: Tom & Mary Cleveland
Surviving are his:
- Children
- Shelbie Watts of Freeburg, IL
- Savanah Cleveland of Troy, I
- Colton Dawson of Belleville, IL
- Mother: Brenda S., nee Lowry, Cleveland of Belleville, IL
- Father: Michael Cleveland of Vero Beach, FL
- Brother: Stephen Cleveland of Belleville, IL
- Aunts and Uncle
- Karel (Bob) Emig
- Roger (Paula) Lowry
- Pam (Ken) Corona
- Paula Cleveland
- Patricia Wilson
- Nephews and niece
- Stephens Michael (Mikaela) Cleveland Jr.
- Johnathan Christopher Cleveland
- Breehannah Christine Cleveland
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Children Trust Fund c/o Brenda Cleveland.
Visitation: Visitation from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL with a Fire Fighters Walk Through at 12:30 pm.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
13 Comments
Ive known james d cleveland for a lot of years a class mate of my daughters so sad so young sorry for ur loss u all all in my prayers hes gonna be missed
James and I fought fires together when we were at Golden Gardens. He was such a good guy and will be missed dearly.
So very sorry for the loss ..
He was a special person to me known for many years we were close ex’s and friends he will be dearly missed by many.
Jimmy (James) was a life saver. Now he will be flying high watching other be the life savers. Love you everyone that Jimmy touched.
He will be missed we were friends my thoughts and prayers to his family
Jimmy was a sweet, warm man, who loved life, firefighting, family and karaoke, we shared a birthday week and I am so glad I was there to share his 40th birthday. His sweet soft voice and smile, his welcoming hugs, his love for his mother all made me smile, I will miss him dearly.
My deepest sympathy to you & his family. God bless!
So sorry to hear of his passing….you have my deepest sympathy.
Jimmy will be missed very sweet person sending love to his family.
This is such sad news. I was Jimmy’s teacher at Signal Hill. I can attest to how gentle and sweet Jimmy was, even as a young boy. My heart goes out to Brenda, Michael and Stephen and all who knew Jimmy.
I met Jimmy through his cousin Heather, we became friends he would come over and hang out with us, he was a great guy, he always talked about his kids. R.i.p Jimmy u will be missed! Please tell Heather right miss her so much and love her.
We first met Jimmy & Brenda when they moved in right next door to us in Dutch Hollow Village . It barely took 30 seconds to figure out what great people they are . Jimmy , like his mom , was always ready & willing to help out with anything ; with a little good natured teasing thrown in ! We can only hope that he knew just how much we loved him . 💔