Cleveland Gordon III was born to Cleveland Gordon Jr. and Gloria E. Burleson on January 16, 1976. Cleveland was the oldest child of his siblings. Cleveland III confessed his life to Christ at an early age. Cleveland had various jobs throughout his life, but his passion was ministering God's Word. Cleveland III graduated from Jersey Village High School in 1995.

He's preceded in death by his parents: Cleveland Gordon Jr., Gloria E. Burleson, His grandparents: Reverend Cleveland and Mary Gordon Sr. and Reverend Nathaniel and Thelma Burleson Sr.

He leaves to cherish is precious memories his children: Sidnee Lewis, Joshua Austin, Jayla Gordon, Cleveland Gordon IV, Grant Gordon. His Sisters: Stephanie Gordon, Stacy Gordon, and Shannette Gordon Hulitt (Leon). Brothers: Tyrone Burleson, Robert Burleson, Brandon Burleson, and Bryan Burleson. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends