Steven Todd Cheatum Sr.
Steven Todd Cheatum Sr.
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13
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Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
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13
Celebration of Life
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Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
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14
Funeral service
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
Send FlowersNov
14
Graveside service
1:30 p.m.
Fort Bliss National Cemetery
5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906
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Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas - El PasoSteven Cheatum Sr. Obituary
Steven Todd Cheatum Sr., age 82, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 24, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Steven was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his dearest parents; Allen Cheatum and Anna Nivels; his loving wife; Minerva Cheatum; and his brothers; Don Cheatum, Vernon Cheatum, Allen Cheatum, Curtis Cheatum and John Cheatum. He is survived by his loving sons; Steven Cheatum, Stanley Cheatum and Steffan Cheatum; his brother; Sammy Cheatum; and his 6 grandchildren. He is also survived by many extended friends and family to cherish and honor his memory.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Thursday, November 13, 2025 with a Celebration of Life at 6:30 pm at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:45 am, Friday, November 14, 2025 at Sunset Funeral Home- Americas. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:30 pm at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home- Americas, 9521 N. Loop Dr.
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Nov
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
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13
Celebration of Life
6:30 p.m.
Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
Send FlowersNov
14
Funeral service
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Sunset Funeral Homes - Americas
9521 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907
Send FlowersNov
14
Graveside service
1:30 p.m.
Fort Bliss National Cemetery
5200 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso, TX 79906
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