Glenn “Cleveland” Shinn IV of Mooresville passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte N.C.
Born October 15, 1967, in Mooresville, he was the son of the late Nancy Lynn (Shinn) Ward and Glenn Cleveland Shinn III of Forest City). He was currently working as Claims Manager (Executive) at Coca Cola Consolidated in Charlotte. Due to the change in his health status, he was working remotely from home. He loved his Coca Cola! Earlier in life Cleveland moved from Mooresville to Surgoinsville, Tenn., to live with his mother and new spouse Smokie l. Ward. He graduated from Sevier County High School in 1985. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville pursuing degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. Always a go-getter, Cleveland would work as a DJ getting gigs in Knoxville and surrounding areas for entertainment and networking. After graduation, he accepted a job as a bookkeeper in Oak Ridge, Tenn., at the bomb factory. He streamlined their procedures of Risk Management, Financial transactions, daily income sales and corporate payments. Cleveland was drawn to Kentucky for a better change of atmosphere. He planted roots to further his education. There he would go after his master’s degree (MBA) in Business. Afterward, he took a new occupation at Schnieder becoming a Property and Casualty Administrator. He also took on collateral duties involving Safety and Claims. Things didn’t slow down for him at this point. He was offered a position as Senior Underwriting Specialist at Great West Casualty Company. While at this institution, he garnered many awards for Risk Management, Compliance and (IAIP) International Association of Insurance Professionals. Cleveland would go on to be a guest lecturer at different conventions.
Cleveland’s love for Mooresville brought him back where he shifted gears and got his Class A license. He had a knack for high-power machines and trucks. He worked in Taylorsville in Alexander County for a brief period and found a similar job in Mooresville. He went from Heavy Equipment Operator to Waste Management Supervisor for Iredell County. Always willing to help the public, he made it his mission to make a safe work environment and find new innovative ways to promote positive input. During The Pandemic, Cleveland was recruited to work as an Insurance Investigator for the State in North Carolina. He maintained an office in Raleigh, but eventually was working from home. He managed complex cases, investigated fraud and embezzlement. Once again he got multiple awards for his service. The opportunity presented itself to work as Claims Manager for Coca Cola Consolidated. Cleveland hit the ground running being responsible for overseeing legal claims against the company, vehicular accidents and property damage. He intensely investigated incidents, evaluated distribution and regulated settlements. Colleagues would continuously call for his insight on delicate matters that were beyond their scope. He was a true team player and was always ready for a challenge.
Cleveland was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Maternal – Nancy Culp Baker in 2009 and Albert F. (Pete) Baker in 2001; Paternal – Montez Mayhew Shinn and Glenn Cleveland Shinn Jr. They had two sons who received their wings, Michael (Mich) Shinn and P.G. Shinn.
Cleveland is survived by his husband (of the home) Michael Phillip Prothro-Shinn; brother, Andrew (Andy) Ward of Bristol, Tenn.; brother in-law, Damand C. Torrence of Columbia, S.C.; sisters-in law, Dora V. Wood of Salisbury, N.C., Dr. Kimberly D. Kelsey of Salisbury, N.C., Ramona (Lisa) McRae-Jones of Mocksville, N.C., Tangela Hampton of Landis, N.C., LaMonda Lewis of Dubai, United Arab Emirates; uncle, Frank Shinn of Winston-Salem, N.C.); uncle, George Shinn of Franklin, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 13, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Memorial Park with Chaplain Russell Files officiating.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. Shinn. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.