Ross Wilson McCloud - Cremation Society of Virginia

Ross Wilson McCloud

Date of Death: June 7, 2024

Ross Wilson McCloud, 70, of Norfolk, Virginia completed his journey into God’s loving arms on June 7, 2024. Ross was the son of the late Nancy & Dwite McCloud. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherrie; his son, Jonathan; daughter, Dawn and her husband Mark, and two granddaughters, Lucy and Alice. He is also survived by his sister, Anne and her husband, Kirk; sister, Lorna and her husband, Steve.

To know Ross was to know his deep love of music. He performed in solos and ensembles at church, at weddings and funerals, in the Virginia Symphony chorus, and the Virginia Beach Chorale. Ross also had a heart for adventure and enthusiastically supported his children’s passions, whether it was plotting the perfect bike route to accompany his daughter on her training runs, or hiking up a mountain with his son. He treasured his wife and loved nothing more than to spend a weekend with her exploring new places.

We hear him in our hearts with every familiar melody and find comfort knowing that he sings now with the angels. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Tabernacle Church of Norfolk, 7000 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23505. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Assocation.

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What a wonderful person Ross McCloud was! I have known Ross and his family for over 30 years. He was smart, thoughtful, talented, devoted and always a delight to be with. I admired his love of God and family. Nothing but fun/happy memories and I know he's resting in peace and singing with the angels. Much love to my Sherrie, Jonathan, Dawn and Mark. I know you all have so many wonderful memories to cherish and praying they will help carry you during the upcoming days, weeks and beyond. I am so thankful our paths crossed.

When I flew out of Quito by myself for the first time, I had memorized and written down all my flight numbers and seat numbers and locations, so I would be as prepared as possible when I transferred to Delta in the U.S., to fly on to Chicago. Ross worked for Delta at the time, and he met me at the gate, which was a stabilizing comfort for a kid in their first international flight alone. There was hardly any time, as boarding had already begun, when he asked to see my ticket. I handed it to him and he looked a bit concerned, and said, “hang on, I’ll be right back” left, came back, handed it back to me relieving my concern with, “No, it’s okay, don’t worry - Have a great flight!” And he waved me on. I thanked him and said it was great to see him again, and quickly boarded, handing my pass to the flight attendant. Heading back toward my seat, I was stopped before I got to coach and was redirected to my now First Class seat — thanks to Ross. 🥰 He will be missed. I have fond memories of the whole McCloud family from growing up in Quito in the 60’s/70’s, and am grateful to have had FB to have enabled reestablishing and maintaining contact with them in the years since.

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