Danny Cheek Obituary
A lifelong resident of Moore County, Danny was the son of the late Lonnie Thomas and Annie Marie Lewis Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Genieve Jackson and granddaughter, Georgia Kate Wright. Danny proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign and Service Medal. For more than 30 years, Danny was the owner and operator of Midway Auto. After retirement, he devoted much of his time to farming, where he found great joy in baling hay and tending to his cows. He was also an avid deer hunter and cherished time outdoors. Danny was a faithful member of Community Friends Church, where his presence will be deeply missed.
Danny is survived by his wife of 15 years, Debbie Cheek of Carthage; daughters, Paula Cheek (Jason) of Robbins and Laurie Wright of Carthage; sons, Bronson Wright (Amy) of Eagle Springs and Andy Frye of Carthage; sister, Mary Ann Poe (Johnny) of Robbins; beloved grandchildren, Colt Cox (Kayley), Jakob Garner (Courtney), Haylee Ratliff, Kaydence Wright, Jada Carlyle, Kamron Wright, Keller Maples, Lee Griffin, Jada Norton, Abilene Wright, and Easton Wright; great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Laney, and Raelyn; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Community Friends Church, 3879 US-501, Carthage, NC 28327. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Kennedy Funeral Home. Burial and military honors will take place at the church cemetery following the service.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at FirstHealth Hospice House for the care and compassion they provided Danny.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Friends Church at 3879 US-501 Carthage, NC 28327.
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Mary Maness
September 16, 2025
My sincere sympathy for your loss. There are never the words to comfort or ease the pain. Just know we are thinking of you and praying for God to grant you strength in this trying time. Danny's loss will be a loss for the community.
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Judith Saunders
September 14, 2025
He was a good man and was good to my son. He sold my son the first car he bought by his self . I´m grateful for.Prayers for the family.
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