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Eldon Archie Cleveland, a resident of Sulphur, OK was born March 10, 1919 in Sulphur, Oklahoma to Edna Angie (Runyan) and Elmer James Cleveland. He passed away December 19, 2012 at Sulphur, Oklahoma at the age of 93 years 9 months and 9 days. Mr. Cleveland served in the US Army during World War II spending time overseas in the European theatre and North Africa where he was involved in several major battles and campaigns. He served his country for a total of nine years separating honorably as a 1st Sgt. He was married to Bernice (Robnett) Cleveland at Oklahoma City, OK on September 12, 1946. He earned his Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University and went on to work as an Entomologist. He spent time in several places before returning from Cordell, OK to Sulphur, OK in 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of their SASO choir. Mr. Cleveland was ordained as a deacon when he served the church in Panhandle, TX. His other memberships include the Historical Society and Retired Teacher's Association. He was preceded in death by 3 Sisters - Eldon Archie Cleveland, a resident of Sulphur, OK was born March 10, 1919 in Sulphur, Oklahoma to Edna Angie (Runyan) and Elmer James Cleveland. He passed away December 19, 2012 at Sulphur, Oklahoma at the age of 93 years 9 months and 9 days. Mr. Cleveland served in the US Army during World War II spending time overseas in the European Theatre and North Africa where he was involved in several major battles and campaigns. He served his country for a total of nine years separating honorably as a 1st Sgt. He was married to Bernice (Robnett) Cleveland at Oklahoma City, OK on September 12, 1946. He earned his Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University and went on to work as an Entomologist. He spent time in several places before returning from Cordell, OK to Sulphur, OK in 1984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of their SASO choir. Mr. Cleveland was ordained as a deacon when he served the church in Panhandle, TX. His other memberships include the Historical Society and Retired Teacher's Association. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Odessa Lannom, Oleta Brooks, and Naomi Wineland; 2 Brothers - J.E. Cleveland and Merton Cleveland; 1 Granddaughter - Kelly Beth Lester. Survived by his Wife - Bernice Cleveland of the home; Son and Daughter in law - Steve and Yvonne Cleveland of Pryor, OK; Daughter and Son in law - Bernadon and David Lester of Muskogee, OK; Brother - Raymond Cleveland of Meeker, OK; 14 Grandchildren, and 14 Great Grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday December 22, 2012 at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Sulphur, OK officiated by Rev. Bill Leveridge. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur under the direction of DeArman's Clagg Funeral Home. Please send online condolences to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com

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Mr. Eldon Archie Cleveland

March 10, 1919 - December 19, 2012