LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Louis Donald McCloud, 90, passed away at his home on Monday Sept. 8, 2015.

Don was born on Oct. 20, 1924, to Louis and Adel McCloud and was raised in Lakeport.

After finishing 11th grade, he joined the Navy to "go and save his brother" Morey D. McCloud who was a POW at the time.

He served on the USS Bush which met her end in 1944 when three Japanese suicide planes crashed into her sides.

Don was rescued and after completing his military duties he returned home, where he met and married his wife Peggy.

He worked at Lake County Cleaners and began a janitorial business on the side, which turned into a full-time job. 

He went to work for the county of Lake as a janitor and became the head of building and grounds before his retirement in 1986. 

He was also a Lakeport volunteer fireman, fire commissioner and a Lake County Fair Board director.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Peggy McCloud. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Deborah) and Sid (Patty) McCloud; granddaughters, Amy (Jace) Rohrbough and Molly McCloud; great grandchildren, J.T., Trevor, Riley and Maddison; and many longtime friends.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. Main St. in Lakeport on Tuesday, September 15, at 11 a.m.

For further information please contact Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .