JAMES CLELAND
Seneca – James Horace Cleland, 64, passed away on Friday, October 13th, 2023, at his residence.
James was born June 27th, 1959, in Oconee County, and was the son of the late Edward Horace and Muriel Virginia Spencer Cleland. James spent his entire life working in the food service industry as a chef, he began at a young age working at the family business, Cleland’s Restaurant, then later at Tucker’s, Fatz, and most recently at Mountain View. James was an avid Clemson Tiger Fan, who also enjoyed music and art.
James is survived by his sisters; Carol Cleland Rowland and husband Butch of Westminster and Teena Cleland Hunt and husband Jim of Seneca; nieces and nephews, Ginnie Rowland, Cory Rowland, Cassie Rowland Helms (Jay), Connie Standridge (Steve), Menley Hunt and Audrey Hunt; great nieces and nephews, Rhett Rowland, Mattie Rowland, Rowland Helms, Stella Helms, Ellen Anne Helms, Colt Rowland, JC Rowland, Stephanie Teal (Matt), Nicole Milam (Daniel), and Patrick Standridge; two great great niece and nephew, Landen Teel and Scarlet Teel; and his beloved dog, Dixie.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, October 19th, 2023, at the Sandifer Funeral Home.
The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Oconee Memorial Hospital Foundation, Prisma Health Cancer Institute, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC, 29672 or by calling 864-885-7912. A message of condolence may be written to the family by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.
SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE CLELAND FAMILY