Born Feb. 2, 1919 in Yadkin County, North Carolina, he was the son to the late William and Aldia Cheek. He was a WWII veteran from the Army.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lee Cheek; daughter, Tammy Cheek; brother's, Marvin Cheek, Joe Cheek, J. D. Cheek and George Cheek; sister, Mabel Cheek, and brother-in-law Sonny Stone.
Survivors include his sons, Larry Cheek and wife Susie, and Ricky Cheek; granddaughter, Amy Howard; brothers, Odell Cheek and wife Ellen; sister-in-laws, Barbara Stone, Margaret Stone, brother-in-law, Gene Stone.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be held Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11 am at Mountlawn Memorial Park in North Wilkesboro.
Condolences may be left at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Cheek Family.