Nathaniel Cleveland

May 9, 1978 - January 30, 2022

Services for Nathaniel Cleveland, 43, of Lufkin is scheduled for 11 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 2022, in the Solid Foundation Bethlehem Methodist Church, located at 2534 Bethlehem Rd, Lufkin Tx. Interment will follow in the Davis Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Cleveland was born on May 9, 1978, in California, and died on January 30, 2022, in Lufkin. Nathaniel Cleveland 111, was born on May 9, 1978, in Martinez, California. He grew up in Vallejo, and Dunnigan, California, and attended schools in Arbuckle, California. He graduated from Woodland High School in California in 1997. He was loved by many: (family, friends, and schoolmates.) Nathaniel's passion was playing the drums in church. He began playing at a very young age. Nathaniel loved Gospel Music and was very knowledgeable of discovering new artists, always informing and keeping the family up to date. He was a member of his Family Home Church under the leadership of his Pastor, Elder Charles Claborne, Jr. for thirty-seven years (37yrs.). On January 30, 2022, Nathaniel Cleveland Ill departed this earthly life to enter his eternal life with the Lord. Left To Cherish His Memories His Stepdad, Elder Charles Clabome, Jr., and his Mom he loved so much, Evangelist Clara Claiborne; Brothers, Cornell Turner, (Gibby Turner), Joshua Cleveland, (Ikeisha Cleveland); Sister, Velvet (Claiborne) Guidry, (Thaddeus Guidry); Six nieces, two nephews, two great-nieces, one great-nephew, and a wealth of relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Nathaniel Cleveland, Sr. Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in Spirit.