Date Of Birth: April 17, 1953
Date Of Death: March 11, 2009
Cleveland, Jerry B.March 13, 2009Jerry Bruce Cleveland 55, of McCordsville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was born April 17, 1953 in Gardner, ME to David and Marion Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and after 24 years of dedicated service, retired as a Master Sergeant. Upon his military retirement, he began a second career as a youth pastor at his church, the Indiana Assembly of God Korean Church, and as an administrative manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Yon Hwa (Chang) Cleveland; a daughter, Juanita M. (Jeff) Queen; four sons, Jerry B. Cleveland, Charles E. (Traci) Cleveland, Hanul Cleveland, Daniel Y. Cleveland; his father, David; five grandchildren, Samantha, Sarah, Taylor, Wesley, Ryan; two sisters, Jean (David) Carrington, Debi (Chris) Thomas and a brother, David Cleveland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion and a sister, Jackie Plaster. Visitation will be Sunday, March 15 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Christians United Soldiers Memorial Chapel, 5626 Lawton Loop East Dr., Indianapolis. Funeral service will be at Indiana Assembly of God Korean Church, 9605 E. 30th St., Indianapolis, at 9 a.m. Monday, March 16. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN. Please visit his online guestbook at: www.indianafuneralcare.com
KenJoy Sirois says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cleveland family as an employee who worked with Jerry I can say it has been an honner to know him and a pleasure to work with. God Bless.
Delton and Marilyn Watts says
I am David Carrington’s sister, Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Cleveland family. We are so sorry for your loss. Be comforted knowing that Jerry is totally healed now and rejoicing with his mom and sister.
Mrs Melissa Miller says
My sincerest sympathy and condolances goes out to you Yon, and your family.
My Thoughts are with you,
Melissa, Eric & Nicholas Miller
Fredrick E Clapper Jr says
My thoughts and prayers are w/ your family.
John Sugie Bednar says
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
With Sympathy, The Bednar Family
Melony Burdine says
It was a pleasure to know Mr Cleveland and to take care of him at the VA Medical center you are in my prayers.
Dennis Barron says
We were truly blessed working with Jerry. Your family is in our prayers. Lowe’s 1516 Columbus,IN
The Pickert Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. God Bless You All.
Lori Hasson says
Yon, you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Mahin says
My sincerest sympathies to Jerry’s wife and children. Many of us that worked with him at the VA were blessed to have him as a patient. He was a joy no matter how bad a day he may have been having. He will be sorely missed.
Connie Mahin, RN VA Med ctr
Charles Cleveland says
I love and miss you so much Dad. Words cannot express the pain I am feeling now, but I know you will help me get through it. I can also smile knowing you are no longer hurting. You are my angel for ever and always. Enjoy eternity with the Lord for one day, I will be there to join you.
Your loving son,
Charles
David Cleveland says
Almost a year now that you’ve been gone. I still remember the look you gave me and the words you said to me. It was hard to just let go… but you had come a long way to the point that you were like Enoch,& you were walking with God. There’s not much contact now with your wife & 2 youngest. You asked for me to guide those young men spiritually, but I’ve been cut off. I wish it was different. You see. We’ll keep believing. God knows best.I have forgiven & I do love you. Semel et Semper, Once & Always, the Cleveland motto. Your brother – David ’Davy’ Cleveland
Charles Cleveland says
Dad – It’s been 2 years today. I miss you so much. It still tears me apart that this happened to you so young. I love you!
Your son,
Charles
Daniel Cleveland says
Hey dad.. it’s been so so long. I love and miss you so much and I’m striving and trying so hard to be someone you can be proud of. I don’t know what life will take me through and I’m struggling. I try to block out the emotions so much so that I can focus on what I need to. I know i haven’t been a good son and I’ve hurt mom so many times. I wish I could take back the things I’ve said and done, but I wanted to let you know that I love you so so much and still miss you just like the day you passed… I hope you’re better in Heaven. Again, I love and miss you so dearly.
Love,
Daniel