Hubert Doyle Cleaveland Jr., 84, of Darden, Tenn., Dies

Hubert Doyle Cleaveland, Jr., 84, of Darden, Tenn., passed away Monday, Feb. 16, at his home after a brief illness, the family obituary states. He had lived in the Darden area and remained active in veteran and church circles through his later years.

He was born Dec. 1, 1941, in Sharon, CT to the late Hubert Doyle Cleaveland, Sr. and Georgia Wilson Cleaveland, the obituary records. The notice lists his age as 84 and traces his roots from Connecticut to his longtime residence in Decatur County.

Professionally, the obituary notes that he was a retired diesel mechanic, attended Rock Hill Baptist Church and enjoyed antique cars. It adds that he "was a US Air Force veteran serving from 1962 to 1967," marking five years of military service that preceded his community involvement.

Mr. Cleaveland's service to veterans extended beyond his enlistment. The obituary states, "Mr. Cleaveland was a member of American Legion Post 243 in Scotts Hill and was very active in providing military honors at veteran's funerals in this area for several years," a role that made him a visible presence at local memorials and military rites.

Family details in the obituary list a recent loss and surviving siblings. It says, "He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella Cleaveland, in January of this year." Survivors named are "three sisters, Carol Dean, of Millerton, NY, Beverly Cleaveland, of Glasstonberry, CT and Mary Massy, of Warren, CT; two brothers, John Cleaveland, of Palm Harbor, FL and Joseph Cleaveland, of Lakeville, CT."

Reed's Chapel - Decaturville is assisting the family with arrangements, and the obituary records Mr. Cleaveland's final wishes: "Mr. Cleaveland's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later time." Reed's Chapel - Decaturville is listed at 113 S West St, P.O. Box 657, Decaturville, TN 38329 for those seeking information about arrangements or memorial plans.