Cleveland Lee Boutwell

Cleveland Lee Boutwell, affectionately known to all as “Pop,” passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on December 27, 1940, in Laurel, Mississippi, Cleveland spent his life in the community that shaped him and that he, in turn, shaped with generosity, humor, and unwavering kindness. Pop was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie “Mimi” Boutwell; his son, Danny Boutwell; and his siblings, Herbert Boutwell and Alice Rodgers. He is survived by his sons, Ken and James Boutwell; grandchildren Ashley Boutwell, Chelsea Boutwell, Amanda Boutwell, Axel Muñoz-Ortega, Olyvia Milam, Cole Boutwell, and Chloe Boutwell; great-grandchildren Kenzleigh Boutwell, Ophelia Milam, Taleigha Boutwell, Kyle Sharp, Michael Gaskill, Shawn Gaskill, Shaylee Prior, Carolyn Boutwell, and Danielle Boutwell; and extended family including the Farmer, Revis, Cannady, and Bynum families. His family was his greatest joy, and he carried immense pride in each of them. Cleveland worked several years as a Borden Dairy milkman, but he became best known in Laurel as the warm, smiling owner of the Town & Country BP gas station. Whether you were a regular or just passing through, Pop greeted everyone with the same trademark kindness that made him a beloved presence in the community. He treasured family gatherings, quiet evenings with old country westerns, and cheering on his favorite wrestling matches. His gentle heart, sense of humor, and familiar smile will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi, followed by services at 2 p.m. The funeral procession will then travel to First Baptist Church of Sharon for a brief graveside service. Bro. Jimmy Holder will officiate. Pallbearers will be Cole Boutwell, Kyle Sharp, Bryan Bynum, Colton Farmer, Justin Cannady, and Christopher Revis. Honorary pallbearers will be Donny Farmer and Lyle Peters. In honor of Cleveland, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation. Plants and flower arrangements may be delivered to Memory Chapel Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Cleveland Lee Boutwell

December 27, 1940 - November 28, 2025