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Charles Cheeks Obituary
Charles E. "Sonny" Cheeks Jr., 75, of Bentonville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2 PM at the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department in Bentonville. Wear something blue, it was Sonny's favorite color, and share your favorite memories with us.
Sonny was born on July 9, 1949 in Marion, Virginia to the late Charles Sr. and Beulah McKinnon Cheeks. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Dodson. He graduated from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland in 1968 and retired from both IBM and Lockheed Martin. After his retirement he worked for the ABC store in Front Royal, Virginia and at the Shenandoah Golf Course to keep busy. Sonny loved building anything out of wood, collecting coins and guns and playing golf. He loved his family and friends and would answer a call for help any time someone needed it. His heart was huge, his word was his bond and you could always count on him to tell you the truth. He was a member of the Front Royal Moose Lodge 829 and a lifetime member of the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief and President.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia I. Cheeks of Bentonville; honorary granddaughter, Selei Buracker of Norfolk, Virginia; four Godsons, Bob Love, Mike Love and Bruce Love all of Lufkin, Texas and Zachary Keyser of Frederick, Maryland; Goddaughter, Kelly Adams of Manassas, Virginia; two sisters, Regina Medlin of San Antonio, Texas and Rebecca Keyser of Damascus, Maryland; brother, Roy E. Cheeks of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia; sister-in-law, Linda Bates of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; brother-in-law, Donald M. Ingram of Kearneysville, West Virginia and his fur babies, Peanut and Chicka.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the South Warren Volunteer Fire Department, 3330 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Bentonville, Virginia 22610; to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 or to the Ragged Mountain Dogs, 1415 Nethers Road, Sperryville, Virginia 22740.
Condolences may be sent to the family at maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anita Gaskins
May 21, 2025
Sonny was a very nice man. I enjoyed working with him at Lockheed Martin. My condolences to the family.
Sandra Frame
May 7, 2025
Pat - I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Sonny. God gave us memories so that we may have roses in December. Your memories will bring you comfort. Blessings to the family.
Sandy Frame (Milton) - Browntown
Joyce Seal
May 6, 2025
Pat - So very sorry to hear of the loss of Sonny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nancy Mcloda
May 5, 2025
Sonny was a special man, easy going, calm in a crisis and always had a smile on his face. His dedication and longevity as a volunteer firefighter says a lot about his character. Rest in peace. Condolences to his wife and family.
Larry C Smith
May 5, 2025
Sonny was a hard working, dedicated man. He loved to duck hunt and even tried his hand at taxidermy. I really liked him.
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