John Frank "J.F." Cheatham
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John Frank "J.F." Cheatham
88, passed away on January 1st, 2017, at his Cane Hill Residence in Cane Hill, Arkansas. He was born in Lincoln, Arkansas on March 29, 1928, to Earl and Della Snodgrass Cheatham.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. JF moved to west Texas as a young adult where he married Jewel Clark, his wife of 64 years. JF farmed in west Texas for fifteen years before moving his family to Arkansas where he and Jewel continued to farm on their poultry and beef cattle farm near Cane Hill. JF retired from the Washington County Road Department as road grader operator and the State of Arkansas Highway Department, where he worked for thirty years, and shortly after he retired from farming.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jewel, his daughter Joy Batson, and his parents. Five sisters: Ida Mae Choate, Louetta Cheatham, Mary Cheatham, Francis Baer, and Helen Fritch. Three brothers: Elven Cheatham, Clyde Cheatham, and Vol Cheatham.
He is survived by two sons, Johnny Cheatham and wife Anna of Lincoln, Jody Cheatham and Wife Darlene of Morrow, one son-in-law Dale Batson of Farmington. Five grand children: Dean Cheatham and wife Misty, Karen Lipford and husband Keith, Lisa Rawls and husband Caleb, Brad Cheatham and wife Jennifer, Tara Abshier and husband Patrick. Thirteen great-grand children: Garret, Caleb and Allee Lipford, Derek, Hudson and Kate Cheatham, Alex, Eli, and Jude Abshier, Reagan, Reese, and Caris Rawls, and Titus Cheatham. Two sisters: Pauline Batson and husband Jack, and Flossie Bequette. One brother: Jackie Cheatham and wife Linda.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the owners and staff of the Cane Hill Residence for the love and exceptional care given to J.F. during his stay with them.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 10:00 a.m at Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be: Brad Cheatham, Caleb Rawls, Dean Cheatham, Keith Lipford and Patrick Abshier.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund.
88, passed away on January 1st, 2017, at his Cane Hill Residence in Cane Hill, Arkansas. He was born in Lincoln, Arkansas on March 29, 1928, to Earl and Della Snodgrass Cheatham.
He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. JF moved to west Texas as a young adult where he married Jewel Clark, his wife of 64 years. JF farmed in west Texas for fifteen years before moving his family to Arkansas where he and Jewel continued to farm on their poultry and beef cattle farm near Cane Hill. JF retired from the Washington County Road Department as road grader operator and the State of Arkansas Highway Department, where he worked for thirty years, and shortly after he retired from farming.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jewel, his daughter Joy Batson, and his parents. Five sisters: Ida Mae Choate, Louetta Cheatham, Mary Cheatham, Francis Baer, and Helen Fritch. Three brothers: Elven Cheatham, Clyde Cheatham, and Vol Cheatham.
He is survived by two sons, Johnny Cheatham and wife Anna of Lincoln, Jody Cheatham and Wife Darlene of Morrow, one son-in-law Dale Batson of Farmington. Five grand children: Dean Cheatham and wife Misty, Karen Lipford and husband Keith, Lisa Rawls and husband Caleb, Brad Cheatham and wife Jennifer, Tara Abshier and husband Patrick. Thirteen great-grand children: Garret, Caleb and Allee Lipford, Derek, Hudson and Kate Cheatham, Alex, Eli, and Jude Abshier, Reagan, Reese, and Caris Rawls, and Titus Cheatham. Two sisters: Pauline Batson and husband Jack, and Flossie Bequette. One brother: Jackie Cheatham and wife Linda.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the owners and staff of the Cane Hill Residence for the love and exceptional care given to J.F. during his stay with them.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 10:00 a.m at Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Dutch Mills Cemetery in Lincoln, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be: Brad Cheatham, Caleb Rawls, Dean Cheatham, Keith Lipford and Patrick Abshier.
Memorials may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 2, Space Z
General
Mar 29, 1928
Jan 1, 2017
88
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Tributes
We pray the Lord of all comfort will comfort your hearts and bring peace and many joyous memories.
Blessings!
Dart & Zita Henry - Friends of family
Johnny, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May God be with you.
Denny & Barbara Holden - friends
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
Dutch Mills Cemetery
North, Row 2, Space Z
General
Mar 29, 1928
Jan 1, 2017
88
Documents