Rincon- Michael D. VanCleave, passed away, Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Memorial Health.

The Flint, Michigan native was an owner/operator truck driver. He loved fishing, camping, spoiling his grandson, playing music at Maranatha Assembly of God, and loving his family. Michael was a fun-loving, fabulous cook and was a US Army Desert Storm veteran.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Puckett; father, Edward Naillon; sisters, Christina VanCleave and Darlene Blankenship; and brother, Verl VanCleave.

He is survived by his wife, Denice VanCleave; sons, Evan VanCleave (Samantha), Mason VanCleave, and Justin VanCleave (Carolyn); grandson, Weston VanCleave; brothers, Anthony VanCleave, Rick VanCleave, and Donnie Naillon; sisters, Sandy VanCleave and Becky Corpe.

Visitation: 5-7 pm Saturday, August 28, 2021 in the funeral home.

Graveside service: 3 pm Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Reidsville.

Remembrances: Maranatha Assembly of God, PO Box 245, Rincon, GA 31326.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-6421.