Michael A. Cheatwood

Michael A. Cheatwood, USN (Ret.), 50, of the 1400 block of Lake James Drive, Virginia Beach, Va., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 in his home. A native of Charleston, S.C., he was a retired Lieutenant Commander from the United States Navy and a Real Estate Investor. He is survived by his wife, Pamela H. Cheatwood; his daughter, Rhiannon Justis and husband, Richard, of Virginia Beach; his son, Michael A. Cheatwood Jr., of Virginia Beach; his father, Al Cheatwood Jr. and wife, Nita, of Roanoke, Va.; and mother, June T. Cheatwood, of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his sister, Julie Block, of Virginia Beach; his half brother, Ben Cheatwood, of Roanoke; and a grandson, Ace Justis. He was predeceased by a brother, Conner Cheatwood; and a daughter, Marcia Cheatwood. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 2008, in the funeral home chapel. The burial will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, in St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery in Pinopolis, S.C. The family would like to extend many thanks to Heartland Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.