Garland Earl Cleveland, 85, husband of the late Alice Fay Wright Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson, SC on July 8, 1932, Garland was the son of the late John Sibley Cleveland and Julia Victoria Smith Cleveland. Garland began his career proudly serving his country in the United States Navy and the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1973 when he retired. After retiring Garland worked at Bridgestone-Firestone in Anderson. Garland truly was an honorable soldier of the Lord and will be deeply missed. Garland is survived by his son, Philip E. Cleveland (Mary) of Anderson, SC; brother, Palmer Cleveland of Anderson, SC; sister, Emmie Liddy of Hernando, FL; six grandchildren, Philip E. Cleveland, II, Rosemary Ramon, Beth Starkey, Daryl Cleveland, Karah Cleveland, and Deanna Cleveland-Gurley; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife Alice, Garland was preceded in death by his son, Roger Dale Cleveland; brothers, Gerald, Sanford, Buck and Archie Cleveland; sister, Mildred Strickland; and grandsons, Joel and Christian Cleveland. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, June 4, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will take place in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 5 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Pearson officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full Air Force Honors. Flowers will be accepted, and memorials may be made to the USO, USO Department WS, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090. Events Visitation Monday, June 4, 2018 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Tuesday, June 5, 2018 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621