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Herbert Cleveland Obituary
Mr. Cleveland was a resident of Southside for over 40 years. He graduated from Susan Moore High School, attended Snead State College, received a B.S. degree in vocational education from Auburn University and a six-year degree in school administration from UAB. He taught shop at Southside High School and was principal of the Etowah County Vocational School. After retiring from teaching, he was the director of vocational services at Darden Rehab Foundation. He was an avid Auburn fan and an avid rabbit hunter. He was once known for raising some of the best beagle dogs in Etowah County. Because of this, Pat Dye, the former football coach at Auburn University, requested a pair of beagle puppies which he did receive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lilla Cleveland; wife, Onzelle Hopwood Cleveland; sister, Jean Bohannon; brother, Jimmy Cleveland; brother-in-law, Bryce Bohannon; and sister-in-law, Annie Ruth Cleveland.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Gibson Cleveland; daughter, Susan Kincaid, Merritt Island, Fla.; sons, Bert (Cheryl) Cleveland, Lebanon, Tenn., and Art (Linda) Cleveland, Southside; stepson, Brian (Donna) Gibson, Honea Path, S.C.; stepdaughter, Kim (Michael) Ward, Lebanon, Tenn.; brothers, Guy Cleveland, Snead, Earl (Judy) Cleveland, Brunswick, Ga., and Charles (Helen) Cleveland, Snead; sisters, Rebecca (Jack) VanSandt, Snead, Merideth Odom, Springville, and Joan Croft, Gainesville, Fla.; brother-in-law, John Hopwood, Nashville, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Barbara Cleveland, Gainesville, Fla.; grandsons, Miles and Cole Kincaid, Noah Cleveland and Hunter Cleveland; granddaughters, Rachel Goodson and Allison Cleveland, step-granddaughters, Megan Gibson and Kayla and Katrina Ward; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who were loved dearly.
Pallbearers will be Ray Berry, Trey Downey, Mike Griffin, David Hood, Philip Cleveland and Danny McDill.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mason Caldwell, Jon Steward, Brad Williams, Chester Berry, Benny Joe Brown and all his breakfast buddies at Jack's.
Special thanks to the nursing staff at UAB ninth floor, Dr. Jason Ayers, Dr. Robert Kimberly, Dr. Charlie Scott and Dr. Shipchandler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southside United Methodist Church.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 tonight at Southside United Methodist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Cleveland
Vicki Brooks
February 20, 2008
Susan, Bert, and Art:
I'm so sorry for your loss.
And Susan, I know how badly it hurt you that you could not be there. And now, I fully understand the reasons you couldn't be there. Please don't ever blame yourself-there's some things in life that are just simply out of your control.
Bert & Art: Your sister really needs you now, in this time of sorrow.
You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Vicki Hopper Brooks
Judy Laverty
February 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I really enjoyed the times spent with Lloyd at our family gatherings. Art, Linda & Hunter please know that my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love to all the family.
Buddy @ Marcelle Bearden
February 12, 2008
To Lloyd,s Family.
A Prayer of Heartfelt Sympathy,
May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time of loss.
We are so sorry.And we love you.
Susan Kincaid
February 11, 2008
EULOGY FOR LLOYD CLEVELAND:
Dear Dad,
I am sorry I could not be there for you on your last day, but I know you were in good hands. You were in God's hands. I had the privilege of caring for your health 3 times since my mother passed, but this spring I knew in my heart it would be the last time. I am so glad the continual & increasing struggle with physical pain during the past 4 years is over. I rejoice to know your body is finally free from the misery of pain, Dad, and you have the opportunity to know the true mystery of love; God’s love.
Thank you for teaching me the importance of education in order to realize my ambition and talent through hard work and perseverance. This has been passed down to your grandsons. My sons Miles and Cole Kincaid both know you were proud of their accomplishments and they prayed for you daily.
Thank you for teaching me to appreciate some of the simple pleasures of life that you did: fishing, playing basketball, reading, cracking a joke, laughing at myself, nature & the beauty of God's world all around us.
I want to thank you & our mother for raising my brothers & me in Grace. Thank you for showing me the significance of a Christian's duty in becoming a respected and useful member of the community. Lastly, thank you for instilling in me the irrevocable bond of of family, a gift to be cherished, regardless of distance or circumstance.
Although disability prohibits my attendance today please know I am there in spirit.
Family is not always an easy club, but we are all members. I am glad we were able to communicate our concerns and eventually understand each other thoroughly with the forgiveness that only comes through the grace of God's love. Rest in peace, Father.
Your #1 daughter,
Susan
Ann & Bryan Stone
February 10, 2008
I had the opportunity to work with Lloyd at Southside High School. It was also my privilege to know Lloyd and his family personally. Lloyd's family and his friends will miss his smile and positive outlook. To Janet, Bert, Art, Susan and families, please know that we care.
Beth (Parker) Harkins
February 10, 2008
Susan, Bert, and Art,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Mark Keenum
February 9, 2008
I will never forget Loyld. He was a special part of my youth.
Wally & Retha Burns
February 9, 2008
We're so sorry for you loss. Lloyd
was a very fine man and I will miss him coming by and talking.
Bennett Little
February 8, 2008
Lloyd was my best friend. We grew up together, played ball together. In all our years together we never had a cross word between us. Lloyd will be in my memories forever
Larry & Sharon Morken
February 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We have fond memories of the visits with Lloyd during his visits to Montana and Colorado. May God bless you all as you work through the sorrow and loss of Lloyd in your lives.
Amy Willmore
February 7, 2008
For Lloyd's Family, He will surely be missed. Our thoughts are with you during this time. Lloyd was always kind to me and I know my parents miss him terribly.
Wanda Jackson Stewart
February 7, 2008
May God bless you in your time of sorrow. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lloyd was one of our best football players in high school. We will always remember him. I am one of his classmates.
Nancy Walker
February 7, 2008
Susan, Bert & Art,
So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a special person.
CLARK LIVINGSTON
February 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Kincaid
February 7, 2008
Dear Dad,
I am sorry I could not be there for you on your last day, but I know you were in good hands. You were in God's hands. I had the privilege of caring for your health 3 times since my mother passed, but this spring I knew in my heart it would be the last time. I am so glad the continual & increasing struggle with physical pain during the past 4 years is over. I rejoice to know your body is finally free from the misery of pain, Dad, and you have the opportunity to know the true mystery of love; God's love.
Thank you for teaching me the importance of education in order to realize my ambition and talent through hard work and perseverance. This has been passed down to your grandsons. My sons Miles and Cole Kincaid both know you were proud of their accomplishments and they prayed for you daily.
Thank you for teaching me to appreciate some of the simple pleasures of life that you did: fishing, playing basketball, reading, cracking a joke, laughing at myself, nature & the beauty of God's world all around us.
I want to thank you & our mother for raising my brothers & me in Grace. Thank you for showing me the significance of a Christian's duty in becoming a respected and useful member of the community. Lastly, thank you for instilling in me the irrevocable bond of family, a gift to be cherished, regardless of distance or circumstance.
Although disability prohibits my attendance today please know I am there in spirit.
Family is not always an easy club, but we are all members. I am glad we were able to communicate our concerns and eventually understand each other thoroughly with the forgiveness that only comes through the grace of God's love. Rest in peace Father.
Your #1 daughter, Susan
J.C. and Millie Holmes
February 7, 2008
Janet,
Our prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
May you draw your strength from God, the great Comforter.
Melissa Weathington
February 7, 2008
Art, Linda and Hunter, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prays we love you Melissa , Brantley and Cadie
Gina Moses
February 7, 2008
Mr. Cleveland was truly a inspiring gentleman, I consider it an honor to have known him, he will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends during this time of loss and grief.
Joy Dollar
February 7, 2008
To Lloyd's Family,
I worked for the Etowah County Board of Education for many years, and was privileged to have known Lloyd well. I always enjoyed being around him, because he was so full of energy and always smiling. It brings a smile to my face, even now, thinking about him. God bless all of you.
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