Luther Thomas "L.T." Cleveland

Luther Thomas “L.T.” Cleveland, 88, of Dry Ridge, KY, entered his eternal home on Saturday May 16, 2026 at Grant Nursing and Rehab – Williamstown, KY. Born on February 3, 1938 in Morgan, KY, he was the son of the late Shubert Andrew and Naomi Magee Cleveland.

On June 10, 1961, “L.T.” was united in marriage to the former Rita Mae Callahan; she preceded him in death on March 26, 2019. Early in his life, he built short-track race cars. He was the owner and Operator of Cleveland Electric, based out of Dry Ridge. He had a passion for music and loved playing the guitar. Under his direction and leadership, he organized the “L. T. Cleveland and the Roadmasters” Band. He was a member of the Maker’s Mark Ambassador Program; he actively participated in the legendary Bourbon Trails of Kentucky. He was also a Kentucky Colonel and a member of Violet Ridge Church of Christ.

“L.T.” leaves to carry on his legacy, three daughters: Karen “Tim” Barker, Amy Cleveland, Linda Cleveland, all of Dry Ridge; three sons: Tommy Cleveland of Williamstown, Terry Cleveland of Dry Ridge and Jeff Cleveland of Erlanger. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren: Jeff, Christy, Michael, Tommy, Eric, Miranda, Blake, Drew, Kiersten, Colton, Tara, Kacie, Dawson, Taryn and Austin, along with 23 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Cleveland and a sister, Gail Cleveland Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.  Stanley Funeral Homes - Williamstown is handling L.T's arrangements.