James T. Cleary Jr. Obituary

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Start: 2025-08-02T14:00:00
End: 2025-08-02T15:00:00
Location: McMillan-Small Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James T. Cleary Jr. of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James T Cleary, Sr. and Catherine Renken Cleary; and his sister Sally Cleary McIntosh. He is survived by: his children, Renken Cleary Carlin (Kevin), Rebecca Cleary Carlin (Scott) and James Thaddeus Cleary; his grandchildren, Ella, Noah, Cullen, Ryan, Finn, Duke and Macsen; and his siblings, Cathy Cleary Baker (Randy), Johnny Cleary (Jennifer) and Lisa Cleary Disher (Tommy).

In lieu of flowers, James Cleary (Pa-Pa) would like to have donations made in Ryan Carlins (Grandson) name to SOSCaresc.org, (**make sure you select "Village Vision" on the drop down option under "Apply My. Donation To".

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Mc Millan-Small Funeral Home

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July 28, 2025

Jud Marrs wrote a sympathy message

“To my dear friend Thad, and to Claudia, and Renkin and Rebecca, I am deeply sorry for your loss and I am thinking of each of you. I have many stories and fun memories thanks to the kindness of the Cleary family and Jimmy is featured in many of them. All these years I have regularly employed many colorful turns of phrase borrowed from Jimmy. In times of distress remembering to ask “who gives a rat’s ass” has been a comforting reminder not to worry so much. I love you all and I grieve with you.”

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