James Eric “Peaches” McCladdie, was born to Willie Mac Nelson McCladdie and Robert Harris on March 31, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio.
He graduated from East Technical High School.
In his young adult years, he was quite a boxer and a member of the Golden Glove boxing club in Cleveland, Ohio. James joined the United States Marine Corps, March 14, 1972.
He was an avid collector of many things: 1960s records and albums, photography and pictures,
Model-T cars, particularly remote-controlled model cars. James always “Dressed To The Nines” he loved clothes and fashion. He was well-known for his high sense of style and keen fashion flair. He was also a history buff; he loved history.
After several years of declining health, he was tired and ready. On Friday, October 21, 2022, God called him home. This journey was over.
James leaves to cherish his memory Anthony James
McCladdie (son); four grandchildren: Arionne, Arynn, Ashton, Ariyah McCladdie; sisters: Annette McCladdie (preceded him in death), Bobbie Harris-Reed, Bernette Claire (Nelson), Jaceta McCladdie; three brothers: Ronald Harris, Derrol McCLaddie, Errol McCladdie (Huntsville, Alabama) and a special thank you to Lonell Jones a long-term and loyal friend.