A 32-year-old engineer from Denton, Texas, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Ian Reid Cloud passed away after a courageous fight against the disease.
Those who knew him remember a brilliant, kind-hearted man whose determination, creativity, and warm spirit touched everyone around him. No additional details about his medical treatment have been publicly released. His family has requested privacy as they mourn.
Cloud graduated from Marcus High School in May 2011. He then attended the University of North Texas, where he became deeply involved in the SAE Engineering Racing Team. He served as a team member in 2014 and rose to the role of President in 2016.
In December 2016, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. As a Design Engineer at Peterbilt Motors Company, he made significant contributions to the design and innovation of their trucks. He held multiple design patents, showcasing his technical expertise and creative problem-solving abilities.
Colleagues admired Cloud’s work ethic, collaborative spirit, and passion for engineering that helped advance the company’s projects. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he was known for his genuine kindness and ability to connect with others. He lived with purpose and faced his health challenges with remarkable courage and grace.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors on West University Drive in Denton. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Gateway Church Justin Campus on Texas Highway 114 in Justin, Texas.
Cloud was 32 years old. He was a Peterbilt design engineer with multiple patents, a UNT SAE Racing Team president, and a brain cancer survivor who fought for two years. Those are the details his loved ones are sharing as they mourn. Anyone wishing to honor his memory may attend the visitation or funeral service. No further details have been released.
