James Cleveland

Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 15, 2009

James B. Cleveland
GREENVILLE, N.C.—James Brian “Jim” Cleveland, 44, died Aug. 13, 2009.
Mr. Cleveland was born on June 1, 1965, in Franklin.
He graduated from Southampton High School and from Wilson Technical Community College as a diesel mechanic.
He worked with Greenville Utilities for 10 years. He was as Eagle Scout, a volunteer with Troop 25, a member of the Buick GS Club of North Carolina, and supporter of NRA.
He was a member of the Farmville United Methodist Church.
He loved fishing and hunting and was a loving husband and father.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Doughtie Cleveland of the home; sons, Brian Cleveland and Jamie Cleveland of the home; parents, Paul and Pat Cleveland of Courtland; sister, Jan Aleshire and husband Jimmy of Courtland; mother-in-law, Evelyn Doughtie of Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; brother-in-law, Emery Doughtie and wife Yvonne of Roanoke Rapids; nephew, Kevin Owens of Courtland; and niece, Lauren Doughtie of Roanoke Rapids.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church by the Rev. Paul Dunham.
Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Farmville, N.C.
The family will receive friends at the home, 2493 Beaver Creek, Greenville, N.C.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the Brian and Jamie Cleveland Educational Fund, in care of the Farmville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 153, Farmville, N.C. 27828.
Arrangements are being handled by Farmville Funeral Home, Farmville, N.C.