Clifford Ralph James, Jr.
Clifford Ralph James Jr. of Englewood, Florida, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Cliff was born August 4, 1930, in Jamestown, New York. He spent his early years in Chautauqua, New York, before moving to Englewood. He graduated from Chautauqua Central School and became an entrepreneur.
Over the years, he owned a grocery store, an apartment house, a campground (which he built), and a pack/ship store. He was a truck driver, a school bus driver, a beekeeper, a builder, and a realtor. His favorite profession was driving the escort truck for oversized loads. He was a volunteer fireman in the Chautauqua Fire Department and volunteered in other community activities no matter where he lived.
Cliff married Marceline Kay Moseman on January 7, 1949, and spent 75 years with her. The family grew to include two daughters, Linda and Diana, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Cliff and Kay enjoyed traveling all of the lower United States, 5 driving trips to Alaska, and some overseas travels. He was an avid reader and loved to share stories of their trips.
Cliff was predeceased by his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, and 1 granddaughter.
His survivors also include 1 brother and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 16, at 10 am in the Doan Chapel of the Englewood Methodist Church, 700 East Dearborn St., Englewood. A time of sharing memories with family and friends will follow the service.
Donations in Cliff’s memory may be made to Chautauqua Fire Department, P.O. Box F, Chautauqua, NY 14722, or Tidewell Foundation, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
