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Michael Cheatwood Obituary

Michael A. Cheatwood, USN (Ret.), 50, of the 1400 block of Lake James Drive, Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 in his home. A native of Charleston, S.C., he was a retired Lieutenant Commander from the United States Navy and a Real Estate Investor. He is survived by his wife, Pamela H. Cheatwood; his daughter, Rhiannon Justis and husband, Richard, of Virginia Beach; his son, Michael A. Cheatwood Jr., of Virginia Beach; his father, Al Cheatwood Jr. and wife, Nita, of Roanoke, Va.; and mother, June T. Cheatwood, of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his sister, Julie Block, of Virginia Beach; his half brother, Ben Cheatwood, of Roanoke; and a grandson, Ace Justis. He was predeceased by a brother, Conner Cheatwood; and a daughter, Marcia Cheatwood. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. The burial will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinopolis, S.C. The family would like to extend many thanks to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 27, 2008.

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amanda plott

September 29, 2008

Willie and I want to express our deepest sympathy for you loss, you are in our prayers.
Amanda(Plott) and Willie Peebles

Larry Conner

September 29, 2008

Thanks Mike for your tireless efforts in promoting and expanding the ethical real estate investing community in Hampton Roads and indeed Virginia. Your presence will be missed.

Rachel Plott

September 28, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Charles and Nancy Plott

September 27, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mark and Gert Cheatwood

September 27, 2008

To evetyone, both family and friend. Gert and myself send our prayers and support in this time. As each ones sorrow and pain will remain at the loss of MICKEY, rest with the knowledge he is no longer hurting and is at peace. As each day passes, carry on, with life, as he would have wanted you to. Knowing, this way you honor him by doing so. Lean on one another, and may the Lord Jesus Christ bring each of you the strength you need in the days to come.

Andy, Alyson, Charlotte, Jack Thomas

September 27, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Alexander aka Cheatwood

September 27, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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