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David was born April 7, 1951 in Savannah, Georgia the son of the late Howard Cleland and the late Thelma Rivers Cleland. He was a truck driver for 15 years for Warner J.B. Hunt. When David was younger, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. His favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren and children. David attended Grace Baptist Church.
David is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sharon Leigh Malcom Cleland of Villa Rica, children, Sandy and Jim Underwood of Savannah, GA, Ann Miller of Johnson City, TN, David Alex "Bo" and Brandy Miller of Nashville, TN, Michael and Deann Cleland of Roanoke, AL, brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Susie Love of Effingham County, GA, thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
In keeping with his wishes, David was cremated.
To send condolences to the family, visit our website at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com
J. Collins Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
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