N.B. Cheatham was born July 29, 1927 in Halls, TN to Ruby and Charley Cheatham Sr. and passed away May 11, 2016 in Garland, TX. Mr. Cheatham is preceded in death by his parents, sister: Virginia Simmons; brothers, Robert Cheatham and Charles Cheatham Jr.. Mr. Cheatham joined the United States Navy, serving our Country for five years and after serving in the Navy; he attended the University of Memphis State, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. N.B. worked for thirty-years in United States General Accounting Office in Washington D.C. He was very dedicated to the Cheatham family genealogy, tracing his family heritage back to 200 B.C.. Mr. Cheatham cherished his family and took great joy in giving a helping hand especially taking care of his parents. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and he held office as the Secretary/Treasurer. N.B. is survived and loved by his sister-in-law, Dorothy Cheatham; nieces, Barbara Stone and Ruth Cheatham Lunsford; nephews, Steven Cheatham and James Simmons; and several great nieces and nephews.