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William Joseph Cheatham Jr.

1937 - 2021

William Joseph Cheatham Jr. obituary, 1937-2021, Metairie, LA

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie

4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, Louisiana

William Cheatham Obituary

William Joseph Cheatham, Jr., of New Orleans, Louisiana departed this world on October 19, 2021 at 9:30pm at the Chateau Living Center in Kenner, Louisiana. William was born September 27, 1937 to the late William Joseph Cheatham, Sr. and the late Helen Joseph Cheatham. William was the loving brother of Mary Cheatham Lewis, Ernest John Cheatham, Sr., Malcolm Christopher Cheatham, Sr. and the late Royal Adam Cheatham and Alice Cheatham Buckhalter. A homegoing service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006. Visitation is from 9am to 11am, followed by a homegoing service beginning at 11am.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2021.

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Sharon Singleton

December 6, 2021

Sincerest condolences to the Cheatham family. William was such a witty and fun friend. Rest In Peace, William Cheatham.

ALICIA PLUMMER

November 5, 2021

I´m so sorry to hear of Mr Cheatham´s passing. I´ll remember his smile and warmth, sitting near us at FABC. I offer my sincere condolences, prayers and Blessings to his Family.

Alicia Plummer

jean marco

November 4, 2021

May you find Peace in knowing he in a better place And always remember the Good Times !!

Brenda Badon

November 3, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of William´s passing. Austin often spoke of their days at St. Aug. The family has our sincere sympathies Brenda Badon

Gail M. Dennis

November 2, 2021

Once again , our prayers are extended to you. May God strengthen you during this difficult time. We share in your loss.

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5

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie

4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006

Nov

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie

4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006

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4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006

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