John George Cheros was born on February 10, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina. After graduating from Greenville High School he earned a National Merit Scholarship and went on to join the Army Reserve while attending college and graduated from Furman University in 1962. After College John attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. While there he made the law review, was listed in Who's Who in American Law, and was awarded The Order of the Whig and Robe. Upon graduation he was selected Phi Beta Kappa and Valedictorian of his graduating law school class
He practiced in Greenville and utilized his expertise in real estate law to engage in diverse real estate investments. Prior to his retirement, he was recognized as being one of three attorneys with 50 years of practice in South Carolina.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The greatest joy of his retirement years was spending time with his grandson and namesake, John. He and his wife Sylvia served as Christian mentors to many people in their extended family including his beloved nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents; George and Sofia, his brothers; Emanuel and Tony, and his sisters; Genia and Mary. He is survived by a sister; Bessie, a son; Kyle, and a grandson; John.
A visitation for John and Sylvia both will be held Monday, September 14, from 11:00 to 11:45 with a Trisagion at 11:30 at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park. After the visitation, a Funeral service will be held at 12:00, followed by a Graveside service in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mauldin First Baptist Church or St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
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