Cary, North Carolina
1922 - 2016
Leon Clarence Cheek, Jr. August 20, 1922 – July 21, 2016 Cary Leon C. Cheek, Jr., retired Marine Corps fighter pilot and Civil Engineer, died on July 21, 2016 at 10:10PM. He was 93. He was born August 20, 1922 in north Chatham County, the first son of the late Leon C. Cheek and Jessie Williams...
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My heart goes out to you Carolyn and Kevin. Though saying good-bye to Leon is so very hard, our loss is heaven's gain. The Edwards Family has been blessed with your friendship. We will hold you and Leon in our hearts forever. God broke the mold when he made Leon Cheek! He was a champion and a hero to all who ever knew him. God Bless.
Sarah Edwards
August 25, 2016 | Raleigh, NC
Leon was literally one of my favorite people ever. He always had a good sense of humor and a smile on his face. He and Carolyn were really lucky to have found each other. Leon will be well missed.
Susan Speicher
July 26, 2016 | Cary, NC
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Susan Speicher
July 26, 2016 | Cary, NC