Harold E. McCloud, 84, of Lafayette passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 14, 1928, in Buffalo to the late Oscar and Avada Sheets McCloud. Harold graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and served in the Army Air Corps. On November 27, 1946 he married Clara Hague in Lafayette and they had been married for 66 years. Mr. McCloud worked for I&S McDaniel Trucking Company, McCormick Freight and Ryder Systems and was retired. He was member of the American Legion Post #11 and VFW #1154 and enjoyed woodworking. Surviving with the wife are his children Harold E. McCloud Jr. wife Carolyn of Davenport, IA Mark A. McCloud of Leesburg, Margo L. Zidar of Lafayette, ,Roger F. McCloud wife Deb of Indianpolis,grandchildren Melissa Ta, Michelle Lamb, Jeffrey McCloud, Eric McCloud, Mathew McCloud, Todd Rieg, Brandon Zidar, Ryan McCloud, Lauren Clark and 24 great grandchidren who were the love of his life. Also surviving are sisters Betty Connor husband Spencer of Lafayette, Margaret of Lafayette and a brother Keith McCloud of Monticello. Harold was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. Visitation will be 5-8PM Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral Service 1:00 PM Tuesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Burial will be at Meadow View Cemetery.