William Matthew "Matt" Cherkas III

William Matthew "Matt" Cherkas III obituary, Rocky Mount, NC

William Matthew "Matt" Cherkas III

William Cherkas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Rocky Mount on Feb. 17, 2026.
ROCKY MOUNT – William Matthew "Matt" Cherkas, III, age 68, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. Born in Glen Burnie, MD on June 4, 1957, he was the son of the late William Matthew Cherkas, Jr. and Yuma Liles Cherkas. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye House Cherkas; and his brother, Craig Alexander Cherkas.

A graduate of Louisburg College and NC State University. Matt was a longtime resident of Raleigh. After relocating to Rocky Mount, he was employed with Tri-County Industries and, most recently, Davenport Autopark.

Matt is survived by his sister, Lisa Cherkas Nelson; his nephew and niece, Graham Nelson (Hannah) and Paige Nelson Grimball (Heyward) and their children.

A private Inurnment Service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Oxford with Father Les Carpenter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Matt's memory to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Outreach Programs, 301 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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