Robert Cheatham

Robert Cheatham obituary

Robert Cheatham

Robert Cheatham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Robert "Bobby" Cheatham age 70 passed away August 17th, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born January 10th, 1955 to J.C. and Doris Cheatham in Morganfield, KY. Robert was known as "Whistle" by his friends. Robert was a member of Saint Ann Church and enjoyed fishing as well as woodworking. He retired from the City of Morganfield where he had worked for the street and gas departments.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Doris Cheatham, his brothers Mike and Eddie Cheatham.

Survivors include:

1 Son - David (Bailey) Cheatham of Morganfield, KY

1 Daughter - Melissa Cheatham of Henderson, KY

2 Sisters - Donna Tucker of Morganfield, KY

Linda (Larry) Terrell of Morganfield, KY

4 Brothers - Larry (Kay) Cheatham of Morganfield, KY

Dennis Cheatham of Morganfield, KY

Steve Cheatham of Vincennes, IN

Tim (Beth) Cheatham of Morganfield, KY

7 Grand Children - Cody (Lauren) Biggers, Koree Biggers, Michaela Biggers, Emma Cheatham, Gabe Cheatham, Dirkston Cheatham, and Livia Cheatham.

2 Great Grandchildren

The funeral will be at 1 PM Tuesday August 19th at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Morganfield, KY. Father Freddie Byrd will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10 AM on Tuesday August 19th until service time at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield, KY.

Burial in Saint Ann Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Saint Ann Church (304 South Church Street, Morganfield KY 42437) and Saint Anthony's Hospice (2410 South Green Street, Henderson KY 42420).

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