James B. Cleary Jr.'s Obituary
Lakeland – James B. Cleary Jr., age 58, passed away on January 13, 2020. He was a resident of Lakeland, Florida since 1984. James was born June 23, 1961 in Albany, New York to James B. Cleary Sr. and Charlotte (Swart) Cleary. He graduated from Colonie High School in Albany, NY. Then graduated from Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY. James married Brenda Lussier on June 1, 1984 and they both moved to Lakeland, FL one week later. James and Brenda started the Cleary’s Landscape and Lawn Service Company, serving Lakeland for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Lussier) Cleary; daughter, Kristen Cleary; sons, Ryan (Ariel) Cleary and Austin (Alexus) Cleary; four grandchildren Brianna & Conner Ross and Cason & Maizie Cleary; sister, Debbie (Cleary) Zelka; brother, Jason Cleary; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation for Mr. James B. Cleary Jr. will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 from 10:30am - 12:00pm with a Memorial Service to follow at 12:00 PM at the Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home, Serenity Gardens Chapel. Following the service, a Reception will be held at the family residence. All are welcome.
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