Billy Joe Cheek

illy Joe Cheek, age 78,
of Eastanollee and
Lawrenceville, Ga., passed
away on Jan. 30, 2026.
Born April 27, 1947, he
was the son of the late
Ralph and Flora Mae
Cheek, one of eight chil-
dren. He graduated from
Stephens County High
School in 1966, and shortly
thereafter married Hellon
Meece, with whom he
shared 34 years of mar-
riage until her passing in
2001. Together, they built
a life rooted in love, hard
work, and family.
Billy Joe devoted his ca-
reer to the construction in-
dustry. A skilled crafts-
man, he worked in carpen-
try, drywall, and commer-
cial construction, and
spent many years as a su-
perintendent with New
South Construction. He re-
tired in 2021.
Known for his steadfast
heart and strong charac-
ter, Billy Joe was trusted
for his guidance and ad-
vice. He enjoyed racing
motorcycles in his
younger years, hunting,
fishing, camping, and
traveling. Above all, he
cherished his family and
grandchildren, who affec-
tionately called him Papa
Joe.
He was preceded in
death by his wife, Hellon
Cheek; his parents; and
his brothers, Charlie and
Jimmy Cheek. He is sur-
vived by his partner,
Brenda Anderson; son Ty
Cheek (Ellen); daughter
Shea Brislin (Tyler); four
grandchildren; a brother
and four sisters; and many
nieces, nephews, and
friends.
The family thanks
Northeast Georgia Pallia-
tive Care, Family Hospice,
and Haven Memory Care
of Athens for their com-
passionate care.
Billy Joe Cheek will be
deeply missed and loving-
ly remembered. May it
bring comfort and peace to
know that the Heavens
roared with glory to wel-
come him home to a world
full of everlasting youth
and joy.
Memorial services will
be held Sunday, Feb. 8,
2026, 3 p.m. in the Hillcrest
Chapel of the Acree-Davis
Funeral Home.
The family will receive
friends at the Acree-Davis
Funeral Home on Sunday,
at 2 p.m. until the service
time. Online condolences
may be left for the family
at www.acree-davisfh.-
com.
Acree-Davis Funeral
Home and Crematory is in
charge of the arrange-
ments for Billy Joe Cheek.