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 To "James D. Cleveland"
#1 Comment By Lisa Miller On March 17, 2024 @ 1:49 pm
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
#2 Comment By Jennifer Wise On March 17, 2024 @ 5:55 pm
James and I fought fires together when we were at Golden Gardens. He was such a good guy and will be missed dearly.
#3 Comment By Sd Calvin On March 17, 2024 @ 6:07 pm
So very sorry for the loss ..
#4 Comment By Tanya judy On March 17, 2024 @ 6:36 pm
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.
#5 Comment By Amelia Tieman On March 17, 2024 @ 6:47 pm
Jimmy (James) was a life saver. Now he will be flying high watching other be the life savers. Love you everyone that Jimmy touched.
#6 Comment By mary price On March 17, 2024 @ 8:45 pm
He will be missed we were friends my thoughts and prayers to his family
#7 Comment By Linda Moore On March 17, 2024 @ 11:18 pm
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.
#8 Comment By Cheryl Bunch-Veile On March 18, 2024 @ 10:32 am
My deepest sympathy to you & his family. God bless!
#9 Comment By David Corwin (DC) On March 18, 2024 @ 11:54 am
So sorry to hear of his passing….you have my deepest sympathy.
#10 Comment By Mary Benak On March 20, 2024 @ 6:42 am
Jimmy will be missed very sweet person sending love to his family.
#11 Comment By Jeannie Lewis On March 20, 2024 @ 8:33 pm
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.
#12 Comment By Debbie cantrell On March 20, 2024 @ 8:36 pm
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.
#13 Comment By Jim , Donna , & Michelle Bischoff On March 23, 2024 @ 4:05 pm
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 . 💔