Mr. Donald Russell Cleveland, 88, of the Rock Branch Community, Elberton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his home.

Born on January 9, 1935 in Elberton, GA, he was the son of the late Cade Cleveland and Anne Burriss Cleveland. Mr. Cleveland was a retired machine operator and mechanic in the textile industry, and was a Farmer all his life. He was also a member of the Rock Branch Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon.

Survivors include his wife: Lounell Snelgrove Cleveland of Elberton; two sons: David Russell Cleveland (Donna) and Mark Allen Cleveland, all of Elberton; and one grandchild: Anna Cleveland Cervantes (Jose).

The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.  Other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral services for Mr. Donald Cleveland will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Pastors Sam Duncan and Mike Snelgrove officiating.  Burial will be in the Rock Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers optional, memorials may be made to Gideons International, Starr - Iva Camp, PO Box 505, Iva SC 29655.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.