Jim Cloud was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Meeker, Colo., to James Henry Cloud and Della Mae Vail Cloud. They were thrilled to have a second son. Brother Bill (William Benjamin) was nine years old and felt the blessing of a little brother. Bill ran Meeker streets knocking on doors and announcing the new baby as “Junior.” Junior was the family Christmas present. Both boys were redheads.
Jim attended Meeker Grade School and…