Cleveland Dyess, 86, passed away April 26,2022 after a long battle with health issues. Mr. Dyess was born August 13, 1935, in Jeff Davis County to Wiley and Ida Dyess.

Mr. Dyess was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, his wife, Edna, of 63 years and great-granddaughter Sarah Faith Young.

He is survived by sister Lillan Ratcliff, daughter Joy Wood, son Rickey Dyess, daughter Joanne Johnson, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Stringer Funeral Home in Crystal Springs. Services were held at 11 a.m. at Stringer Family Chapel with burial at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.