David Ray Cloud, age 69, passed away August 19, 2023 in Rolla, Missouri. Born September 14, 1953 in Rantoul, Illinois to Vern and Jo Ann Cloud.
David is preceded in death by his father, Vern; brother, Kenny; two great-grandsons, Christopher Creed and Derek Dunn.
Survivors include wife, Judith Cloud of Salem; mother, Jo Ann Cloud; brothers, Steve Cloud of Alabama; Daniel Cloud of Ohio; sister, Kathy Darter of Cabool, MO; daughters, Tammy Evans and Sherry Raynor of Houston, MO; son, Andy Cloud of Salem; seventeen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
David grew up on multiple Navy bases where his father was stationed. He graduated high school in Clinton, Illinois before joining the Navy. He then married Judith Ann Smith on August 19, 1999 in Decatur, Illinois.
He loved to fish for catfish and play Sorry with his wife every morning. The last few months he enjoyed spending it with son and daughter-in-law and grandkids and Jordan.
A graveside service with full military honors will take place Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois.
