Jerry "Jackie" Alonzo Cleveland

Jerry (Jackie) Alonzo Cleveland, age 82, was called home to be with his Lord on August 8, 2022, surrounded by his family, in his home in Cross Plains, TN. Jerry was born March 9, 1940 in Corryton, TN to the late Alfred and Stella Cleveland. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his siblings Doris Welch, Jimmy Cleveland, Keith Cleveland, Glenn Cleveland and Carol White. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Darlene Cleveland; daughter, Jessica Cleveland (fiance' Luke Bradshaw) and son Jeremy Cleveland, all of Cross Plains, TN. Jerry is also survived by his sister Joann Beeler (Ronald); several nieces and nephews. Jerry was proud to have served in the United States Army and Army Reserves. Much of Jerry's career was spent working as the finance manager at Music City Dodge and Regent Dodge for over twenty years. He finished his career, until retirement in 2005, at his favorite job with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) at the wildlife management area in Lebanon, TN. Jerry loved to be outdoors, farming, deer hunting, gardening, and tending animals. Jerry was a big fan of the University of Tennessee football program and followed the UT athletics with passion. Most of all, Jerry loved spending time with his family. He adored his children and counted it such a blessing to be their father. Jerry had fought different health issues in recent years but was always in good spirits. Jerry would want you to join him again one day in Heaven, so it is not goodbye, it is "see you later." Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 12pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Ronald Beeler officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors and with Brad Billingsley, Ben Billingsley, Nathan Henderson, Jay Cleveland, Travis Jernigan, Luke Bradshaw, Eli Mikos and Jeff Winfree serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Bobby Capps. Visitation is planned for Saturday, August 13, 2022 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO AUSTIN AND BELL 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188 (615)672-5000 www.austinandbell.com

Jerry "Jackie" Alonzo Cleveland

March 9, 1940 - August 8, 2022