Cleveland has worked at the funeral home since May 2002, but retired from American General Life and Accident Insurance Company. He is native and lifelong resident of Florence and is active in that community by serving as a deacon and an adult Sunday school teacher. He and his wife, Carolyn, have a daughter, Charlene, a son, Jeff, and three grandchildren, Cody, Paige and Cutter. He enjoys golf and helping his neighbors and friends.