Cleo was a great man. He treated all of Bryant’s buddies like his own sons. A truly special guy.
He will be greatly missed.


“Thanks for the memories” is more than a theme song. It’s the salve that soothes our heartache when we lose a dear one.  Thank you, Cleo, for your warm smiles, greetings and hugs welcoming me home to Centreville during my visits through the years. Too Too, Lynn, Jan, Joe and all your beautiful families, thank you for sharing your love with Denny and me. May memories of the good times bring you comfort and peace and make your hearts smile.  With love, Marcia Barkalow Tighe

Uncle Cleo was always smiling and made everyone around him smile too. I will always remember him saying, " how's your momma and em"and giving Bryant and I the thumbs up and shaking it in the air, meaning it's time to get away from these boring people. He will be truly missed by all and I can still hear him say ROLL DAMN TIDE.

Cleo was a part of the family here at the University of Southern Ms. His support of Bryant and and entire football team was unbelievable. I love you and will miss you my friend. “ How’s your Mom and them?”

Poncho James 

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Cleo never met a stranger, and was that person you felt as though you’ve known for quite a long time. When Cleo, TooToo, Bryant, Pam along with the rest of the Alabama crew came to Green Bay for a game we always had the best time reminiscing but also creating new memories….from Tim McGraw to Jim McMahon Cleo was the center of attention, and always stole the spotlight!! If you knew or met Cleo you  couldn’t help but come away with a big smile on your face. He was a very kind soul, and we will miss him dearly.

Cleo was an outstanding person, husband, father, and grandfather. There is no doubt he is in the kingdom of heaven having lived a full life as a man of faith. I admired his special relationship with his beloved wife, Too Too. Cleo was very proud of my friend and his son, Bryant. He was so pleased with the man and father that Bryant had become. I will miss seeing Cleo at the SEC Baseball Tournament cheering for his beloved Crimson Tide. Gene Hallman and family

Always welcoming you with a smile and a big Roll Tide! Cleo you will be missed! Thanks for wonderful memories. A good friend, a good neighbor and a good person!
Donnie and Sharon Kirk

I loved your entire family. Your mom was a wonderful lady. And Jan was one of my best friends. I am so sorry for your loss Jan, Lynn, and Joe. 
Linda Breedlove 

You will be missed my friend. A great supporter of athletics at Bibb County High School.  God bless your family who you had such great pride in and love for. 
Stan & Janice Moss

 I was in the Alabama National Guard with Mr.Medders for many years. He was the reason that I enlisted. He also was the one that took me to the airport when I left for my training. Mr. Medders was a caring, respectful person. He truly will be missed. To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.                   James H. Brand 

My Prayers are with you "Too too" and family. May God wrap His arm around and give you the comfort only He can at this time.

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Mike Oakley

Joshua Meadows

Nelson Wagner

John Martin Wagner

Jay Murphy

Bobby McAfee

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Jim Oakley Jr.

Scott Hardenbergh

Dale Ellinghausen

Baxter Booth

Michael Burroughs

Dr. John Meigs

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Cleo Ellison Medders

2 March, 1937 – 1 March, 2022

Rockco Funeral Home

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