Joel Evan Cleary

On his 62nd birthday, Tuesday, March 24 ^th 2020, Joel Evan Cleary, loving husband and father, passed away.

Joel was born in Massachusetts but raised by his parents John and Ann Cleary in Saint Petersburg, Florida with his sister Lisa.  From there, he raised a family of his own with Tracy Dew.  They had two children, Johnathan Ross and Andrea Lynn.

Joel had a long and storied 21 year and 9 month career in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger and then as a Charlotte Police Officer.  Joel was very active in the veteran community and touched the lives of many former rangers.  He was a known and respected leader but he could also make you laugh with his unforgettable sense of humor.  Joel was a very proud American who traveled the world in service to his country and his work will never be forgotten.

Joel was preceded in death by his father, John and his mother, Ann.  He is survived by his wife Caroline, his two children, Andrea and John, and his sister Lisa.  Joel will be interred at Arlington cemetery in Virginia with service dates to be determined.