Robert M. Mccloud, Ii

Robert M. McCloud, II, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania. Bob was born August 6, 1940 to Robert and Lenore McCloud in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School where he was a standout football player and a member of the DeVilbiss Football Hall of Fame. He and his father were the only father and son to both be members of the hall of fame at DeVilbiss. Later, Bob attended the Bowling Green State University. His high school football coach, Hilton Murphy, always said that “Bob McCloud was the toughest son-of-a-gun I ever coached”. Bob was recruited by BGSU and Michigan State University for football but chose to stay in Toledo to marry his high school sweetheart, Carol Eckstein. Bob always gave 100%, whether it was in school, sports, or business. He was self driven and started his own business, R. McCloud and Associates, specializing in sports novelties. Bob liked to work hard and play hard. He was very loyal and a true family man. Bob stopped by his parents to visit daily, even after marrying and starting his own family. He was a great guy and a wonderful, caring husband. Bob was a people person and a “professional socializer”. He was very loyal to his many friends and always had a kind word to say. Bob loved sports, especially football, and enjoyed cheering his grandkids on at their games and events. He was also emotional and sensitive with a soft spot for the underdog. Bob was one of the founding members of the Bakers Dozen and the Do It Group. He was a past member of the Toledo Elks, #53. He loved vacationing in Florida, especially at Coral Cay in Ft. Lauderdale. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Carol; sons, Robert, III (Nanette) and Michael (Kelly Cochrell-McCloud); daughters, Kristin (Brad) Lockridge, and Jennifer (Gus) Mancy; grandchildren, Justin McCloud, Kaylee McCloud, Lauren McCloud (Kyle Elkins), Logan McCloud, Leah McCloud, Andru and Evan Lockridge, and Jon, Olivia, and Joey Mancy; brother, James (Kathy) McCloud; sisters, Joane (James) Turner and Jill (Terry) Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; many very close friends; and one person he could always call to review any football play or to discuss Fox News politics, Ron Buermele. Visitation will be Monday, January 11, 2016 from 3-8:00pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will be on Tuesday at 10:00am. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com. Memorial tributes may be made to the Do-it Group, www.doitparty.org, Do-it, 411 Michigan Ave., Toledo, OH 43604 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.