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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Cleveland Harris

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Wrather

July 22, 1923 – May 14, 2016

Obituary

Mr. Cleveland Harris Wrather, age 92, went to await the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 14, 2016.  Cleveland was born on July 22, 1923.  He was the oldest son of the late Sam Davis and Daisy Lane Wrather.  He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a member of the Leanna Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Lucille Carroll Wrather, his sister, Mary Jane Wrather and his brothers, Dudley Wrather, Paul Wrather, Joe Wrather and Calenous Wrather.  He is survived by his five children, Patricia Jackson and husband B.J., Allen Wrather and wife Judy, Carol McCulloch and husband Terry, Donna Nobles and husband Keith ,Elaine Borras and husband Winn; his seven grandchildren, Jackie Jakes, Tracy Young and wife Mary Ann, Gwen  Oatsvall and husband Scott, Paul Wrather, Savannah Vinson and husband Rob, Shelby Waldron and husband Dean,  Callie Nobles; his 17 great-grandchildren; his sister Minerva Vines and husband Richard, and his brothers, Charlie Sam Wrather and wife Virginia, Lytle Wrather, and William Wrather and wife Wanda .  He was a World War II Veteran.  When he returned from the war, he married his sweetheart, began his family and worked at the Lane Cedar Company in Smyrna.  He soon was able to secure a job at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro, and after 30 years of service, he retired.  After his retirement from the VA Hospital, he worked an additional 15 years at Stones River Manor Nursing Home.  Cleveland had a zest for life and loved to have fun with his family and friends.  He valiantly stood by his wife through her long battle with Alzheimers.  He will be greatly missed.

Memorials can be made to the Leanna Church of Christ Youth Group

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 17th at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro.  Burial will follow at Mapleview Cemetery in Smyrna.  Brother Kevin Dye will officiate the service.  Pallbearers will be friends and family. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, May 16th at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in Murfreesboro. www.woodfinchapel.com

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