Charlie Cleveland, 76, beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away January 3, 2024 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
A native of Fairview and Itawamba County, Charlie was born on September 18, 1947. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman with a big passion for old cars and antique guns. He enjoyed attending car and gun shows with W.T. (Buddy) McClain and weekly breakfasts with friends. He was a loving family man, devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren, his church( Saucer Creek Church of Christ) and his community. Charlie never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by many.
Funeral services will be at 12:30pm on Sunday January 7, 2024, at Senter Funeral Home with Minister Paul Epler and Bobby Cleveland officiating. Burial will be in the Cleveland Family Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 8pm on Saturday January 6, at Senter Funeral Home.
Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bessie Cleveland, son Reggie, daughters Susan Haynes and Sherrie Sullivant (Randall) , grandchildren Cole Haynes (Kateland), Drew Provins (Andi), Katie Yielding (Jonah), Cade Sullivant, Tyler Sullivant and Alex Sullivant. Great-grands Ada Haynes, Wilder Haynes, Tucker Yielding, Hardy Kate Haynes, and Bry Provins. Brothers Dennis Brown, Terry Mazzulla, Charlie Mazzulla (Pam), Grover Jackson. Sister Judy Milkent (Dave). Step-father Luigi Mazzulla.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Lindell Cleveland and Earlene Mazulla, brother Johnny Brown (Marsha), sisters Linda Jackson and Betty Lee.
Pallbearers: Cole Haynes, Drew Provins, Cade Sullivant, Tyler Sullivant, Alex Sullivant, Randall Sullivant, Jonah Yielding, and Dylan Taylor.
Honorary Pallbearers: Wilder Haynes, Tucker Yielding, and Bry Provins
