Orphesus 'Jaz' McCloud was born on July 28, 1965 to Jennifer L. Davis in Chicago, IL. On Friday, January 19, 2018, Jaz passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. Jaz attended high school in Kansas City, KS and later relocated back to Chicago with his mother. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country for 6 years. After returning home from the Army, Jaz settled back in Chicago and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed cooking, sports, socializing with friends and reading / researching to learn something new every day. Jaz will be forever remembered by his fiancé Becky Johnson, and their precious children Jasmine, Jordan and Jaden, by her parents Richard and Joann Larson, by her brothers Larry (Trisha) Larson, Lonny (Teresa) Larson and their families, his Aunt Felicia Wilson, his cousin Rose 'Trisha' Maple (John), and a host of other cousins, extended family and many, many friends. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Jennifer L. Davis, his brother Theophelisus McCloud, grandmother Emily Wilson and uncles Glennie and James Wilson. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Milwaukee, WI. The time and location will be shared with family and friends as it is scheduled. A private family burial service will also be held in Kansas City, KS. The family thanks everyone for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes during this challenging time. Jaz had many cheerleaders rooting for him from the sidelines and he was a truly blessed man. Until we meet again…'Thank you for being a friend'. Psalm 23…The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.