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Obituary For SSgt Cleveland Whiteside III
07/18/1996 - 06/28/2025
VISITATION:
Friday, July 25, 2025
02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Lakefront Memorial Funeral Home
976 Main St.
Tchula, MS 39169
SERVICE:
Saturday, July 26, 2025
11:00 am
Saints Academy
16979 Hwy 17
Lexington, MS
INTERMENT:
New Port M.B. Church Cemetery
Lexington, MS
Cleveland Whiteside III was born July 18, 1996, at Greenwood Leflore Hospital. Born to Sherra Noel and Cleveland Whiteside Jr. He was a beloved son, husband, sibling, grandchild, cousin, and mentor.
Cleveland confessed Christ at an early age and attended Clinton Public Schools. He later finished his senior year of high school at Holmes County Central High School, graduating May 2015. Cleveland attended Holmes Community College and later
enlisted into the US Marine Corps assigned to Golf Company in the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment aboard Camp Lejeune, NC. Cleveland PCS’d to 3rd Battalion 5th Marine Regiment then to 1st Battalion 4th Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton, CA.
Cleveland’s love for the next generation fueled his desire to become US Marine Corps Recruiter in RSS Dallas.
Cleveland will be remembered for his warm heart, infectious laugh, and unwavering support of family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, the range, working out, and sports.
Cleveland is survived by Parents: Sherra (Joe) Noel, Cleveland (Dianne) Whiteside, Wife, Kristina Thorne, siblings: Pierre Whiteside, Destiny Noel, Joshun Noel, Shakiya Whiteside, Jarvis Whiteside, Myiesha Applon. Grandparents, Joe & Linda Noel, Andrew
& Angela Ross, Janie Ray Cleveland (Dorothy) Whiteside, Aunts & Uncles, and Cousins, and preceded in death by his grandfather M.L. Ray.
Condolences & Tributes
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Cleve, you are missed deeply. I'm so sorry to his family for their loss. He was an amazing person to everyone who knew him and will always have a lasting impression on his marines. It was a pleasure serving with you. Thank you for all the times you where their for me. May your soul rest in peace with the Lord.
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Sherra , My deepest sympathy for your loss. May every sweet and precious memory that you hold dear carry you through this time of sorrow.
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Ssgt Cleveland was and is an amazing person, all around wonderful! I wish he could be here for when I enter the USMC. I am a student in JROTC at HCCHS and he was always so supportive and open with every kid because he had and has a big heart. I love him and is going to miss the dear person he is. ~Joanna T. , JROTC cadet at HCCHS.
His friends and comrades are greatly saddened with the loss of our friend. Cleveland was a great man who was very important to our unit. The family is in our prayers. Semper Fidelis and God Bless. -Maj William Cheatham, USMC
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
