Johnnie Cheek
March 17, 1943 ~ July 30, 2015
SERVICES: Family and friends may meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home to drive in procession to the Hawcreek Baptist Cemetery for a 10:00 a.m. graveside service. OFFICIATING CLERGY: Rev. Jerry Day, Sr. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Hawcreek Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Bible Church of Columbus, 3010 10th Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201. Johnnie Cheek, 72, of Berkdale Drive, died at 7:00 a.m.Saturday, July 25, 2015, at his home. Johnnie was born March 17, 1943 in Columbus, the son of Jack and Lucy Mae Ballard Cheek. He married Alta Earline Coomer June 10, 1967. Johnnie served his country in the United States Army from 1964-1966, spending 20 months in Germany. He retired from Reliance Electric in 2009. Johnnie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed metal detecting and discussing history. Out of his many talents, he was most proud of being an accomplished banjo player who enjoyed "picking" the banjo for his family and friends. Johnnie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Earline; sons, Troy Lee (Marcia) Cheek, Tad Cheek and Travis (Kim) Cheek, all of Columbus; daughter, Shannon (Brad) Bower of Columbus; sisters, Judy (Ronnie) Branum and Linda Coulter, both of Columbus; and grandchildren, Nick and Caleb Bower and Alexis and Makenzie Cheek. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Cheek; mother, Lucy Mae Ballard Sparks; brothers, Bill and Sam Cheek; and a sister, Betty Jones.
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Johnnie was a good friend of dads. I hope they are up there playing music once again with each other.
Shannon – We are so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I know you loved him very much. We will be thinking of you and your family. You have our sincere sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Johnnie Cheek. I can remember when he and my dad, Raymond Brown played music together. They really enjoyed playing music together. May the Lord be with you and give you strength. R.I.P. Johnnie Cheek
To Earilne and family: My throughts and prayers are with you in the loss of u’r husband and father. May God bless and keep you.