David F. Cleveland, 82, of Robards, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.

Heaven gained an Angel and the heavenly dance floor lit up when David went home to collect his Heavenly Reward.

David was an easygoing, calm-natured and fair-minded gentleman. He was well-respected and loved by family and community alike. David never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need, giving courtesy and respect to all. His endearing smile and charm would radiate throughout any room and will be dearly missed.

David's integrity and kindness were something to live by and a life example for each of us. His legacy will be long remembered in the trucking community, and his unmistakable handshake will be missed by all who received it.

He owned and operated David Cleveland Trucking since the 1970's.  He received the first annual Lifetime Achievement Award from Truckers Helping Hands for his many years of dedication to the trucking industry as a gentleman trucker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover Frank and Ruth Evelyn Chandler Cleveland; his brother, John F. "Johnny" Cleveland; his stepson, Shane Breedlove; and two grandsons, Chase Hardrick and Dylan Cleveland.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Carole Waggener Cleveland; two daughters, Lita Carol Cleveland and Paula Sue Cleveland, both of Henderson, Kentucky; one son, David "Frankie" Cleveland of Henderson, Kentucky; one stepson, Craig Breedlove and his wife, Dusti, of Henderson, Kentucky; two sisters, Donna Cleveland Forrester and Sue Cleveland Myers and her husband, Clem, both of Henderson, Kentucky; 14 grandchildren, Beau David Cleveland (Ashley), Dawn Cleveland, Ashley Matthews, Nick Hardrick, Mitchell Hardrick (Erica), Jessica Hardrick, Kelsey White (Brandon), Kendal Breedlove, Jason Breedlove, Hailey Breedlove Snow, Gavin Breedlove, Abbigayle Breedlove, Bailey Brashear (Renn), and Trevor Owens; 17 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  The Reverend Mike Snyder will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021, and until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice or Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.

Pallbearers will be Josh Cleveland, Grant Utley, Jacob Young, Kyle Young, Trevor Owens, and Jason Todd.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .