Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Cleveland

Mr. Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Cleveland, 87, of Rock Branch Road, Elberton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his residence, with family at his side.

The family is at the residence and will receive friends on Saturday, April 11, from 5:00p.m. until 7:00p.m. at Rock Branch Baptist Church.

Tom’s life will be celebrated on Sunday, April 12, at 3:00p.m. at Rock Branch Baptist Church. Rev. Kevin Vaughn and Rev. Sid Tiller will officiate, and music will be provided by Rev. Gary and Mrs. Margaret Purvis.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Austin Cleveland, Bobby Berryman, Finn Cleveland, Derek Thomason, London Mayo, Jimmy Tiller, Steve Tiller, and Scott Tiller honored as pallbearers.Contributions, in Tom’s memory, may be directed to Rock Branch Baptist Church Building Fund, 2150 Coldwater Road, Elberton, GA 30635.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

A complete obituary will be published soon.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas Jefferson “Tom” Cleveland.