Samuel Franklin Cheatham 81, a resident of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, in Fayetteville. He was born July 31, 1941, in Lincoln, the son of Walter Franklin and Kate (Maxwell) Cheatham. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Kenneth Cheatham; one sister, Sharon Eneks Survivors include his wife; Helen Cheatham; one daughter, Cathy Herndon and husband Eddie; one son, Robert Cheatham and wife Vicky; four grandchildren: Jamie Gabbard and wife Chris, Kesha Emlet and husband Ryan, Collin Cheatham and wife Kaysha, Chelsea Cheatham and Scott Folsom, Laci Spears and husband Ryan; great grandchildren: Sydney, Teagan, William, Payton, Presleigh, Harper, AC, and Fen; one brother, JW Cheatham and his wife Darlene; one sister Dollie McCratic and her husband Roger; and one very beloved puppy Laila. The family will receive family and friends Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.