Darnell Cloude Sr., son of the late Robert Lee and Shirley Mae

Cloude, was born on February 12, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland.

He was the sixth of eight children, two of whom, Albert and Joann,

preceded him to glory.

On Sunday, January 9, 2022, God in His infinite wisdom, quietly

called Darneli from his earthly home to his eternal resting place.

Darnell, known by some as "Yank" and others as "Spanky"

received his education through the Baltimore City Public School

System. You could often find him on a basketball court or baseball

field, as he enjoyed playing outdoor recreational sports.

He was extremely skilled and self-employed in the area of Home

Improvement. No matter how small or large the job was, you could

count on Darnell to get the job done.

He was very stylish and loved to dress. On the dance floor, he

was the master of hand dancing. And let's not forget hearing that

raspy fast-paced voice and his charming side smile that worked for

him every time.

Year after year, on his birthday, Darnell looked forward to a hot

pan of his sister Sheila's famous rice pudding. He was a willing

soul, always lending a helping hand. To know him was to love him.

In our hearts, he will forever be remembered.

Darnell leaves to cherish his precious memory: one son, Darnell

Cloude Jr.; two daughters, Tawanda Cloude-Williams and Tiffany

Cloude; five grandchildren, Kiana, Mark, Malik, Dakota, and

Dashanna; four great-grandchildren, Harmonii, London, Amir and

Mark Ill; three brothers, Tyrone, Larry, and Frederick; two sisters,

Sheila and Viola; two aunts, Jean and Doris, and a host of

nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.