GLENS FALLS – Royadon “Roy” Cleavland, 76, of Ridge Street, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Glens Falls Hospital, following a short illness.
Born June 29, 1940 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Emery and Julia (French) Cleavland.
He attended Hudson Falls High School and later received his G.E.D. in Ballston Spa.
For many years he drove truck for Northern Homes, formerly located in Hudson Falls.
He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Hudson Falls and enjoyed travel and bowling.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, Guy, Ralph, Gessler and Sargent Cleavland and two sisters, Addie Roberts and Ella Maxwell.
He is survived by two sons, Mark Cleavland and his companion, Christeen of Greenwich and Todd Cleavland of Whitehall; four grandchildren, Felicia Olney, Courtney Cleavland, Todd Cleavland, Jr. and Benjamin Cleavland; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Stephens and Alyssa Olney, Jaxson Harpp and Thomas Fuller; one sister, Lucilea Lewis of Ballston Spa; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and two sisters in law, Beverly Cleavland of Glens Falls and Nina Cleavland of Fort Edward. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Nancy Warner of Saratoga Springs.
Friends may call on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church on LaCross St. in Hudson Falls
Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the church with Pastor Paul Mead officiating.
Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Roy’s family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Gospel Lighthouse Church, Lacrosse St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839
