Danny Cheeks, 64, of Brunswick, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 30 at his residence with his family at his side. A native of Hayesville, NC, Danny graduated from Hayesville High School in 1965. Danny honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He then went to work for Georgia Power Company where he retired after 37 years of service.
Danny is preceded in death by his mother Mary Lee Lanning Cheeks and his father Carl Monroe Cheeks. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Montine Bennett Cheeks, his son Ben Cheeks (Jill) and his grandchildren, Jackson and Ella Cheeks of Sydney, Australia. Also surviving Danny are his brothers David Cheeks and Donald Cheeks of Hayesville, NC, his step-sisters, Jennie Lee Fuller (Frank) of Rogersville, AL, Elaine Johnson, Sheila Evans, and Karen McClure (Jackie), all of Hayesville, NC, and his step-brothers, Larry Sellers (Peggy), Stephen “Doc” Sellers (Shirley) and Jackie Sellers (Brenda), also of Hayesville, NC. Danny is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at a visitation Sunday, December 4 from 6-8 pm at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, December 5 in the chapel at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Jackie Sellers and Reverend Sammy Chancey officiating. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Chapel Park Cemetery in Brunswick.
Serving as pallbearers are Tim Cheeks, Charlie Cheeks, Mike Cheeks, Matt Bennett, Jeff Bennett, Chris Bennett, Jake Carter and Trey DeLoach. Honorary pallbearers are Travis Bennett, Carmen Carter, Jack Cheeks, Kim Nieting, Piper Hill, Blair Hill, Lyndsey Calhoun, Heather Jackson, and Sylvia Gibson. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions in Danny’s name be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 1552 Shoup Court, Decatur, GA 30033.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home of Brunswick, GA have been entrusted with arrangements. You may sign Danny’s online guestbook at www.edomillerandsons.com
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