In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Former Adjutant General, Major General (VI) Cleave McBean, Sr., 78, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and PearlineMcBean and his brother, Clyde (Tito) McBean, Sr.

He is survived by his former spouse, Felicidad McBean; his children, Croy McBean, Cleave McBean, Jr, Cynisia McBean, and Cleavia McBean; his grandchildren, De'Kari Marquel, Levasiyea (LJ) Jr, Alexandria, Christian, Cyana, Camden, Cameron and Nouriel; His great-grandchildren Carson and Noe'Lani. His Siblings Claude (Timmy) McBean, CeliseMcBean-Kean, Curt McBean Sr. and Charlene (Terry) McBean-Freeman. His aunts, Meryl Percel, June Heyliger, Yvonne Warner and Ingrid Weeks-Moore; His uncle, Melvin "Macko" McBean; Special Mentions Larry McBean, Enid Francis, Norma Duran, Ella Moron, Doris and Cathy Sermons; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family too numerous to mention who loved him dearly.