Sewell Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Cleveland Hill III on January 28, 2026. Cleveland was born on August 4, 1954.

Funeral Service The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM at White Oak Grove Baptist Church, located on Gordon Road in Senoia, Georgia.

Viewing A public viewing will take place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Sewell Mortuary.

Deacon Cleveland Hill III entered this world on August 4, 1954, and peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on January 28, 2026.

Cleveland was a devoted husband, father, brother, and servant of God whose life reflected love, humility, and unwavering faith.

At an early age, Cleveland gave his life to Christ and was baptized at White Oak Grove Baptist Church, where he continued to grow spiritually throughout his life. He faithfully served the Lord as the Bass Guitarist for the choirs at White Oak, using his musical gift to uplift worship and glorify God. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1989, where he served faithfully at White Oak, dedicating himself to both the spiritual and practical needs of the church community.

Cleveland was united in holy matrimony to his first love, Ella Mae Marshall, and together they recently celebrated 48 blessed years of marriage. Their union was a testament to commitment, partnership, and enduring love.

He was a dedicated worker and spent many years employed as a forklift operator at TenCate Fabrics, formerly known as Southern Mills. Cleveland approached his work with the same quiet strength and consistency that he brought to every area of his life. Cleveland leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Ella Mae Hill; his children, LaQuandra Hill, Cleveland Hill IV, and Malarice (Tameka) Hill; his brothers, Eugene (Carolyn) Hill, Earnest (Rhonda) Hill, and Tim (Heather) Hill; his sisters, Linda McCants and Christine (Robert) Tucker; sisters-in-law Annie (Henry) Clowers, Mary Marshall, Ruby Marshall, Esteller (Michael) Sapp, brothers-in-law Leon (Arlene) Marshall, Charly (Late Brenda) Marshall, his aunts Annette Jones, Gladys Pugh, Diane Hill, Eunice Brown, Inez Warner, Lucille Horton, Annie Davis and one uncle Jimmy Lee Warner and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.

He was the proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, whose lives he touched with love and wisdom.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude "Sister" Hill; his father, Cleveland Hill Jr.; and his brother, Ralph Hill.

Cleveland's life was one of quiet service, deep faith, and steadfast love. Though he has departed from our sight, his legacy of kindness, devotion, and family unity will continue to shine brightly in all who knew him.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sewell Mortuary.