OBITUARY
Edward V. Cheek
January 26, 1929 – February 17, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory
CHEEK, Edward V., 91, of Henrico, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the Virginia Air National Guard after 33 years of service and was a member of the Virginia Air National Guard Retiree’s Club. He was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict and served in Savannah, Ga. and Fort Knox, Ky. He was also a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn C. Cheek; and parents, Eddie B. and Mary Cheek; and is survived by his children, Edward L. Cheek (Rita), William S. Cheek and Mary Markey (Randy); grandchildren, Nathan Cheek, Stephen Markey and Jennifer Markey; and great-grandchildren, Kayden, Gage and Blake Cheek. The family will receive friends Friday, February 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23231. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 22, at 1 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Pl., Richmond, Va. 23220. Interment will follow in Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
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FAMILY
- He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn C. Cheek; and parents, Eddie B. and Mary Cheek and is survived by his children, Edward L. Cheek (Rita), William S. Cheek and Mary Markey (Randy); grandchildren, Nathan Cheek, Stephen Markey and Jennifer Markey; and great-grandchildren, Cayten, Gage and Blake Cheek.
Past Services
Friday,
February 21, 2020
Visitation
Saturday,
February 22, 2020
Funeral Service
Saturday,
February 22, 2020
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