James Cheek

James Cheek, age 75, of Bluebird Lane in Kings Mountain, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville.  Born Tuesday, September 12, 1939 in Garrard County, he was the son of the late Zach & Dora Brock Cheek.  His loving wife is Sandra Hornsby Cheek, of Kings Mountain, whom he married March 26, 1963.  Throughout his career, he worked maintenance at the Golden Living Center in Stanford.  He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and was a volunteer firefighter at Station #8 in Highland.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trading and bartering guns.

In addition to his wife, James leaves behind three sons, James D. Cheek and Louis Cheek both of Jacksonville, Florida, and Bobby Cheek of Stanford; two daughters, Mary Warmouth (Edward), and Joyce Padgett (Eddie) both of Stanford; four grandchildren, Chris Warmouth (Sarah), Cody Warmouth (Brittany), Austin Cheek, and Ethan Padgett; four great-grandchildren, Dawson Warmouth, Jayden Warmouth, Brayley Warmouth, and Brooklyn Warmouth; one brother, Zach Cheek of Lancaster; and three sisters, Georgia Matthews (Cecil) of Danville, Frances Denny and Judy Shearer (Doug) both of Nicholasville. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Billy Cheek; and one granddaughter, Toni Cheek.

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Fox Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Baker officiating the service.  Burial will follow in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. 

The Visitation will be held 6-8PM Friday, December 26, 2014 at the funeral home.

Fox Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with James’ arrangements.  Guest Book at www.barnettdemrowandfox.com.

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