Don Cheek

Service: A celebration of life will be held for Willie Don Cheek(Papa Don), of Joshua Texas at 3pm Saturday April 4th at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Leukemia - Lymphoma Society, or your favorite Charity, in his honor.

A wonderful Christian man who Born February 23, 1942, in Levelland Texas, to Ralph and Anetter Cheek, he spent his younger days in the South Plains of Texas, where he graduated from Whitharral High School. He was a hair dresser for 30 years, before entering construction. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He was an avid sports fan. Having been a life long Baptist, he was also a Deacon. Don lived and walked his faith , a loving husband and father, he touched many lives and was loved by many. He married Jackie Stafford July 22, 2011. Having grown up together and sharing many interests, they had much happiness together.

He was preceded in death by his mother,Anetter, father Ralph, brother Ronnie, and grandson, Tony King.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie, sister and brother in law, LaJuan and Harvey Snider, brother and sister in law, R.C. and Dana Cheek, brother and sister in law Don and Bettye Stafford, sister in law Barbara Grant. Children Tina Cheek, Trina and husband Randy Freeman, Harlan King and wife Cheryl, stepchildren, Brian and Lynn Woodley, and Jennifer and Jeffrey Doyle. Grandchildren, Jennifer King, Jeff King, Mark Freeman, Daniel Freeman, Rustin Wilkerson, Mindyn Wilkerson, Hayley Cheek, Jacqueline Wadley, and Bryce Woodley nephews, nieces, and a host of friends.