Charles “Charlie” Hubert Cleveland, age 87 of Demorest, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on November 28, 1937, he was a son of the late Lewis & Angeline Burton Cleveland. Charlie worked in the appliance repair industry for several years and retired from Habersham Metal where he worked in fabrication. In his spare time, he worked with various children’s ministries and could be seen at Christmas time playing the role of Santa Claus at Walmart in Cornelia. Charlie was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoyed pitching a game of horseshoes. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Cornelia. Charlie was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Stevie Bruce as well as 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 35 years, Nancy Allen Cleveland of Demorest, GA; sons & daughter-in-law, James & Renea Cleveland of Toccoa, GA; Jon Cleveland of Clarkesville, GA; daughters & spouse, Tammy Cleveland & Yvonne Ankerich of Homer, GA; Jennifer Good of Mount Sterling, KY; grandchildren, Vanessa Cleveland & Dereck Holland, Cory & Hope Cleveland, Jessica & George Anglin, Cody & Nina Good, Nicholas Cleveland, & Daniel Upton; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, & a host of friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 04, 2025 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire with Rev. Robert Nix & Rev. Chris York officiating. Interment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour on Saturday, January 04, 2025.
McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
