Obituary of Jim Cleek

Coalmont, Tennessee – Mr. Jimmy Hearl “Bo” Cleek, 75, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023, at the NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, Tennessee.  He was born in Palmer, Tennessee on July 15, 1947, to Bill Falls Cleek and Helen Nancy Caldwell Cleek who preceded him in death along with his infant brother, Jerry Cleek.

He attended the Bivens Chapel Church.  He worked with his father and uncle at Cleeks Garage in Gruetli-Laager until retirement.  

He is survived by his sisters, Connie (Robert) Sitz and Tammy (Jeff) Sholey; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Minister John Ross Jones officiating with burial to follow in the Fall Creek Cemetery.

Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee.