James H. Cheek
April 19, 1924 ~ November 19, 2014
James H. Cheek, Jr., age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in Pocahontas, VA on April 19, 1924 to the late Hobert Cheek and Lilly Shumate Cheek. He was predeceased by his wife, Naomi Foster Cheek.
James was a member of the Lions Club of Rocky Mount, NC and an active member of Englewood Methodist Church. He served proudly in the United States Army in the Pacific Campaign during World War II specifically in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his two sons, Jim Cheek and his girlfriend, Mary Kelly of Richmond, VA and Alfred Martin and his wife, Laurie of Naperville, IL; his two daughters, Debbie Havens and her husband, Eddie of King, NC and Suzanne McLarnon and her husband, Ross of Raleigh, NC; his former wife, Jean Cheek of Winston-Salem, NC; and his sister, Sara Mae Miles of Pocahontas, VA. James is also survived by his grandchildren, Jimmy Cheek and his wife, Jennifer, Jaclyn Hitchcock and her husband, Paul and Heather Key and her husband, Chaston; and his great-grandchildren, Emma Cheek, Mason Cheek, Jonah Hitchcock and Elijah Hitchcock.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:00am at Englewood Methodist Church with Reverend James Dutton officiating. A visitation will be held Friday, November 21, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial to be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 11/21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday 11/22, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I am so sorry for your loss. I met Mr. Cheek and sat with him during many meals while visiting my mother at Autumn Care. My mother had to go back in the hospital and Mr. Cheek was admitted to the hospital the day my mother went back to Autumn Care. I got to visit with him there briefly. When he returned to Autumn it was harder for him to talk, but he always tried. I enjoyed talking with him and listening to him about the war and life. I often thought that this man has the most beautiful and interesting memories of his life and his stories are so book worthy. Mr. Cheek was so kind and friendly and always grateful. I know your family will miss him dearly. I was at Autumn yesterday as I was able to bring my mother home. I was very sad when I went to check on him and learned he had died. I have no doubt that God is pleased with Mr. Cheeks life well lived. Gray Marrow
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time of sorrow. Jim was a wonderful person who always had a kind word and warmth when we met over the years. He will be sadly missed. McLarnon family (Scotland)
We are moved though a silence, A quite sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word. We may not understand, why our loved one left so soon. Why they left before we were ready to say goodbye. Little by little, we will began to remember not just that they died, but that they lived. That your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. During our grief, we need to lean on God, for comfort. One of the most comfort to me is Ps. 3418 Jehovah is near to those who are broken hearted, & those crushed in spirit, he saves.
I knew Jim as a kind, gentle soul. Always a pleasure to speak with him over the phone and converse with him. I was his sales rep at National Pen company for the past 8 years and it was always a pleasure speaking with him every few months and he would always brighten my day. I was saddened when he informed me a few months ago that he had become ill and they weren’t sure what it was but he stayed positive and i tried to encourage him to stay positive. Although i never met Jim in person, i would never have guessed his age if he hadn’t told me. He was always happy and pleasant to speak with and we enjoyed some good conversations. It was a pleasure knowing him and i’m proud to call him a friend. My sincerest condolences go out to the family. Love, Brad Bettencourt