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Joe Cheves Obituary

MORGANTON - PGA golf professional Joe Cheves, 89, passed away July 31, 2007, at his home in Morganton. Pro, as he was known to all, was born in Cheraw, S.C., on May 23, 1918. He is survived by Martha Crawford Cheves, his loving wife of 60 years; his daughter, Carolyn Cheves of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his son and daughter-in-law, Carter and Jan Cheves of Apex; grandchildren, Dan and Starla Hoke of Glen Alpine and Carter and Emily Cheves of Apex; great-grandchildren, Lendan and Baila Grace Hoke of Glen Alpine; a sister and her husband, Louise and Jack Tostensen of Brunswick, Ga.; and many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Warren Cheves and Delinda Carter Cheves; a brother, Isaac "Ike" Cheves; and sisters, Polly Strock and Connie Stenson. A celebration of his life and Pro's final tee time will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007, at First United Methodist Church in downtown Morganton, with the Revs. Robert Roach and Dr. Sydnor Thompson III officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the ceremonial team of American Legion Post 234. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 tonight, Thursday, at Sossoman Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes before the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you honor Pro's tradition of selfless service by contributing to the charity closest to your heart. Online condolences may be made at www.sossomanfuneralservice.com. Sossoman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Aug. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Cheves

16 Entries

John Derr

August 22, 2007

Martha, I am at my home in northern Maine, thus only heard of our loss of Joe this week. Please
know we all miss a good friend and awonderful man. God be with you.
Warmly, John Derr, Pinehurst,

john Black

August 11, 2007

To the Cheves Family
Please accept our deepest condolences as we have all lost a treasured member of our lives. it was thru my father, Ace Black that I got to know Joe at a very early age; it was him that taught me the beauty of the game of golf. And what a teacher....to this day i am told that I must have had a very good teacher.
I know these are sad times for you, but as with my father, soon you will remember Joe and smile.
I know he and dad, with too many other friends we have lost, are enjoying golf in paradise.
we will never forget you.

Mike DiBiase

August 4, 2007

Carolyn,
Please accept my condolences.

Brenda and David Harvey

August 3, 2007

Martha,Carter,Emily,Dan and Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that you sense the enormity of the Love and Respect with which pro was held by those who were touched by his life. I am fortunate to have been one of those. Please accept our deepest sympathies on Pro moving from this life to the next.

Sandy Patton Rudolf

August 3, 2007

The Cheves Family: Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Pro had a great life and helped so many people. I like to think that he's helping Fred Patton with his golf swing at this very moment.
Sandy Patton Rudolf

Jerry Robertson

August 3, 2007

Joe, thanks for being a special part of three generations of The Robertson golfing family. You were always so kind and caring. What an impact you have made on golf! What a wonderful teacher of the game of golf as well as life. You will truly be missed. Thanks for the great memories of our golf. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of the family members. Heaven's gain is surely our great loss. The Robertson Family: Jerry, Barbara, James, Lauren and Andrew.

Sheriff John T. McDevitt

August 3, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Donna McLauchlin

August 3, 2007

We loved Joe and the family, and always loved having them come to our family reunions.(He always brought big bags of mountain apples to share) The main thing that I loved about him was his gentle spirit and caring attitude about everyone else. He was one of my Dad's favorite cousins and I loved hearing the stories about when they were growing up in South Carolina. Please know that I am with you today in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep the first Sunday in May and the lst Sunday in October open on your calendars and keep in touch! Love you, Donna <><

Carol Bernier

August 3, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.I had the pleasure of working with Joe when he brought the AGA to the Holiday Inn Downtown and Myrtle Beach National years ago.He always had a smile and great stories.Our thoughts and prays are with you all...God bless- Carol,Billy,Ashton and Dylan Benrier

Jim and Mary Helen Cornelison

August 2, 2007

Mrs. Cheves and family, We offer our deepest sympathies and blessings to each one of you during this time. "Pro" was a true professional in all aspects. He always took time with you, regardless of who you were and he always would offer help if asked. He especially loved to work with the youth and has touched many lives. His most courteous attitude and professionalism will remain with our family forever. May God bless you all.

Sue Mark

August 2, 2007

To Martha and the family...

Joe was a breath of fresh air...a smile and a hug when you needed it...a wonderful teacher and ambassador of the game he loved. I feel privileged to have known him and to be able to say he was my friend. I'll never forget him. May you find peace and comfort in all your memories.

C.H. LEE

August 2, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Steve and Rita Miller

August 2, 2007

Mrs. Cheves and family: "Pro" was one of the finest gentlemen we have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. He was always smiling and had a good word for everyone. He worked with my golf swing at Mimosa and gave our daughter, Jessica, lessons which helped her game immensely. Our prayers are with you and your family. Morganton has lost a true gentleman, friend, and legend.

martha murph

August 2, 2007

Carolyn,
I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care of yourself. I will see you when you return home.
Love you, Martha

janet hullette

August 2, 2007

Carolyn,I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during such a tragic time.May your memories help heal some hurt as you reflect back through the happy years you spent with your Father.God bless you all

Betty Beach/Abee

August 2, 2007

Dear Carter, Jan and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Oh the memories of Patton Street. Would love to see you all soon and hopefully so. If I am unable to see you tonight or tomorrow please know that I will be thinking of you all and have you in my prayers.

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