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Winston Cleveland Obituary
Tom passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 in Abilene, Texas.
He was born on June 22, 1944 in Wellington, the son of Nolan and Oneta Grace Null Cleveland. Tom married Nina Raggett on March 20, 1992 in Grand Prairie. He was a member of Grayson Bible Baptist Church. He was a pastor in Marfa for six years and a music minister throughout his life. Tom retired from General Motors as a welder after 21 years of service.
Tom is survived by his wife Nina Cleveland of Denison; son, Troy Cleveland and wife Pennie of Cleburne; son, Harold Cleveland and wife Annette of Frazeysburg, Ohio; daughter, Marla Cleveland of Denison; five grandchildren, Wesley Cleveland, Justin Cleveland, Cassie Cleveland, Tony Cleveland and Ashley Hook. He is also survived by numerous stepchildren and step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Vanita Cleveland, son, Charles Cleveland and brother Clinton Ray Cleveland.
Viewing and visitation with family will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 at Waldo Funeral Home.
The online register book may be signed online at www.waldofuneralhome.com.
Beloved husband, father and friend will be missed.
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Jeff and Lane Duncan
January 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Tom Cleveland. My son and I had only gotten to know Tom this past year, but the news of his passing is like having lost a long time friend. He always had a kind word for us, and we will always hold a spot in our hearts for Tom.
Ashley Hook
January 7, 2011
Pops,
I love you and wish we could have spent more time together. Every time you visited I enjoyed our laughs and talks. The greatest thing you left imbedded in me is your love for the Lord. I remember one time when you visited you asked us about our salvation. You told us that is what you wanted most for your family. Now is just a period of time we will be separated. I know you are smiling and praising God.
Love your grandaughter.
January 7, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Tom will be missed by all. We meet Tom thur tractor pulling with LSGTPA. He was a very kind man and was always there with a kind word. May God be with your family. Tom will always be in your hearts.
Haskett Family
Kenneth, Tina, Kent, Kendra and Tara
January 7, 2011
To the family of Tom Cleveland,
I knew Tom thru the tractor club. He was a wonderful man and I was both shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. I enjoyed working with him at the tractor pulls and will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the future.
Stephanie Carroll
Marla cleveland
January 7, 2011
I love you dad! You will be missed! your Monster Bug..Marla
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