Ronald Dean Cloud, 85, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 12:05 P.M. Saturday July 22, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born February 28, 1938, in Hoopeston, IL, the son of Albert L. Cloud and Mary (Crumpton) Cloud Rives. He married Elsie M. Scott on August 14, 1964, in Hoopeston. She survives in Hoopeston.

He is also survived by four daughters, Debbie (Dan) Henning of Ilion, NY, Rhonda Bury of Bloomington, IL, Dana (Kevin) Thomas of Danville, IL, and Beth (Jeff) Thrasher of Maryville, TN; three sons, Timothy (Kat) Cloud of Queen Creek, AZ, Scott (Rosemary) Cloud of Lakewood Ranch, FL, and Dean (Heather) Cloud of Hoopeston, IL; one sister-in-law, Ruthine Cloud of Kansas City, MO; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four nieces and nephews, Mark Cloud, Brian Cloud, Linda Weinstein, and Terri Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ethel (Don) Probasco; two brothers, Russell and Robert Cloud; one niece, Mary (Probasco) Wilken; and one nephew, Little Robert Cloud.

Ronald worked at Bohn Aluminum – Heatcraft in Danville for thirty-five years until his retirement. He was a member of the Hoopeston Community Church of the Nazarene where he served as a board member and drove the church bus. He also served in the United States Army Reserves. Ron enjoyed woodworking, collecting coins, and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ron will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor.

A visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Thursday July 27, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday July 28, 2023, at the funeral home, with Pastor Robert Killion officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.

Memorial donations may be made to the Missions of the Nazarene Church C/O the Milford Nazarene Church, 20 S. Axtel Ave., Milford, IL 60953.

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