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Franklin Roosevelt "Rose" Cleveland
1946 - 2025
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Franklin Cleveland Obituary
the late Richard and Lula Bell Glass Cleveland, In Tupelo, Mississippi. Roosevelt transitioned to
glory Sunday, November 09, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center. He was 78 years of age.
Roosevelt became member of Redoak Church, Tupelo, MS in his younger years. He was a 1966
graduate of George Washinton Caver School, Tupelo, MS, a graduate of Itawamba Junior College
and received additional education from Mississippi State University. He was an honorable
discharged veteran from the US Army where he served during the Vietnam War era. Roosevelt
retired from Super Sagless after working 38 years as a tool & die machinist and continued to
work at AllSteel, Inc.
Roosevelt was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lula Bell, seven siblings,
Jack, Margaret, Mary, Josephine, James Author, Jimmie Dale and Willie George.
Roosevelt leaves to cherish his memories with his wife of 55 years, Mary H. Cleveland, a
daughter, Kizmet T. Cleveland, a sister, Mamie Sue Rosemond of Detroit, Michigan, sister-in-law,
Fannie M. Cleveland of Tupelo, MS. Grand-children, Korwon D. Johnson, Erica C. Cleveland. A
host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Red Oak Grove M. B. Church 1215 South Veterans Blvd Tupelo, MS. Visitation will be two hour prior to service on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the church. Agnew & Sons Funeral Home of Verona is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the guestbook at www.agnewandsons.com
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Your Niece Tina Trice
Yesterday
Your memory is my keepsake with which we´ll never part! God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart Thanks Uncle Rose for always being you! I will always remember the way you would say my name with excitement when you saw me! The last time we talked we laughed and had such a great conversation! You are loved and will be dearly missed! My deepest condolences and sympathy to Aunt Mary and Kiz, and our entire family!
Your Nephew, Michael Rosemond Sr.
November 13, 2025
Uncle Rose, I have many fond memories as a child when you would come visit in Detroit with your contagious smile and great sense of humor and I was also proud of your military service.
I also remember when I bought my first home in Florida and you found out you called me early one Saturday morning and invited me to your home in Tupelo. When I finally got opportunity to come and visit, you and Aunt Mary welcomed my wife , mother in-law and my self. I'm so thankful that we spent the day talking and listening to old school R&B. I'm heartbroken that another of my favorite Uncle's has gone home. My condolences and prayers to Aunt Mary and family as you grieve during this time. I love you Rose and I'll miss you phone calls and positive spirits. I pray that you will be welcomed in heaven by our lord and savior.
Vicki & Clinton
November 13, 2025
You have brought us Joy, made us laugh and shown us Love. You given us the lasting gifts of a beautiful life and blessed our memories forever.
Goodbye Uncle Rose and Thank You
You will be missed but never be forgotten
Rest in Peace
Brenda Trice
November 13, 2025
Uncle Roseavelt,
We will miss you and love you from the bottom of our hearts.
Rickey & Brenda
His niece Linda "Johnnie"
November 13, 2025
"Uncle Rose, God´s Joyful One" Tribute
I loved you the way God taught me to love
Not with conditions, not with checklists,
Not with "act right" rules or church-approved scripts
But with open arms, open laughter, and open grace.
Because you were you.
Authentically you.
Unapologetically you.
The kind of you that heaven smiles about.
Your laugh was a ministry all its own
Loud, contagious, unbothered,
The kind that healed heaviness
Without asking permission.
You taught me how to love people
Without judging who they´re "supposed to be,"
Because you never once asked me to be anything
But myself.
That´s God-love.
That´s Christ-in-action love.
That´s Uncle Rose love.
And yes
I will forever smile remembering how you
Could take something as simple as moisturizer
And turn it into a whole sermon,
A whole life lesson,
A whole comedy special.
Only you could do that.
Only you would do that.
You lived with the freedom most people pray for.
You loved with the kindness most people preach about.
You laughed with the joy most people only pretend to carry.
And now
Heaven gets the sound of you.
Heaven gets that laugh.
Heaven gets that heart.
But I get the memories.
I get the last conversation.
I get the love that never had to be earned
Because it was given freely
A reflection of the God who loved you first
And welcomed you home last.
So rest now, Uncle Rose.
Rest in the place where joy began.
I will carry your spirit
The way you carried all of us
Fully, freely,
And with an unapologetic love
That only God could teach...
and only you could model.
Jeff L-nephew
November 12, 2025
"In the words of the late great Nelson Mandela: 'What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. Uncle Roosevelt-Roose embodied this sentiment everyday. He always made me feel important, special, and significant. I will miss his contagious laughter and fun loving spirit. I will always remember his authentic spirit, love you Unc. Jeff L.
Edward Terry
November 12, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Jenkins
November 11, 2025
Watsie & I are so sorry to hear about Roe. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jean Tatum
November 11, 2025
He was very nice and kind, I enjoyed knowing him.
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