Detroit, Michigan to the late John Wilson and Madeline Sloan VanCleve and was a graduate of Adrian College, where he studied music.
He moved to Atlanta and had a career in the hospitality industry and later relocated to Nashville to become the devoted caregiver to his mother Madeline Sloan VanCleve. Larry lived a quiet life, surrounded by close friends and family, and his beloved canine companions, Chico and Cassie.
He leaves behind his brother, Gene Wilson VanCleve, sister-in-law Nancy VanCleve, niece Erin VanCleve Nolen, and nephew Andrew Wilson VanCleve, and four great-nephews and one great-niece.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Safe Place for Animals, 1070 Old Highway 109 North, Gallatin, TN, 37066 (safeplaceforanimals.com).
Family and friends will gather to remember Mr. VanCleve at a visitation Wednesday, July 1, 2015 from 1:00 until 2:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 South Dickerson Road Goodlettsville, TN 37072
