On Thursday, September 8, 2009; of Ellicott City and formerly of Catonsville, MD. He retired from Kopflex Corporation in 1991. Beloved husband of Gloria Anne Cleaver (Hanna); devoted father of Jay Cleaver and Martin Cleaver; loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren, Jamie Lauren Desjardins, Matthew Cleaver, Christopher Cleaver, and Danny Cleaver and 1 great-grandchild, Chase Desjardins; also survived by a host of loving relatives and friends. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:00pm at VFW Hall, Yingling-Ridgley Post No. 7472 at 4225 VFW Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Ste. 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031, http://gilchristhospice.org/giving.php. Please visit the Memories Honored website to view his life tribute and video at: www.memorieshonored.com (Approve Your Production page) VISITATION: 9/12/2009 5:30-8:00pmFUNERAL: 9/12/2009 5:30-8:00pm