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Carroll Wright
Carroll Wright Cheek, 92, of Clearwater Florida died on Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2013. Born March 31, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mabel; son, Michael Cheek and his companion Marsha Jordan; daughter, Dr. Kathleen Cheek-Milby and her husband James D. Milby, and grandchildren, Julie Anderson, Allyson Perry, Lindsay Turner, Michael S. Needler, Jr., James D. Milby, Jr. and Nicholas C. Milby, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father and mother, The Reverend and Mrs. Guy Cheek; his brothers, Clyde Hastings Cheek and Willard Dale Cheek, and his daughter, Susan Cheek Needler.
He served his country in World War II flying 33 combat missions as a pilot in a B-24 Liberator Bomber, flying with the 392nd Bomb Group out of Wendling, England. As a result of his service, he was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and 5 times received the Air Medal.
After the war he returned to Bowling Green Ohio to resume his life with vigor. Within 6 years he finished college, started a family, obtained a MBA at the University of Michigan, started owned and ran a highly successful restaurant (The University Club) and by the age 29, was one of the founders of the Bowling Green Banking Company. During this time he taught part time at BGSU, and shortly thereafter, earned his CPA degree. From there he opened several branch CPA offices in northwestern Ohio and also established Bowling Green Lumber Company. He also purchased department stores known as the Charles Company. In 1964 he started a supermarket chain. That enterprise expanded to several supermarkets in Ohio known as Great Scot, Sac N' Save, and Food World. He later opened up stores in Florida operating under the names of Great Scot and Mr. C's Warehouse Foods.
He served as a director of various businesses locally, nationally and internationally. He also generously gave time and money to several institutions included Ruth Eckerd Hall, Eckerd College, Bowling Green University, Morton Plant Mease Hospital and the Long Center. His generosity led to the creation of the Susan Cheek Needler Breast Cancer Center and the Cheek Powell Heart and Vascular Center at Morton Plant Hospital.
In 2006 he and his devoted wife, Mabel were named Mr. and Mrs. Clearwater by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Suncoast Hospice, 5771 Roosevelt, Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013 at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Private graveside services will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay. Condolences may be offered at
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Memories and Condolences
for Carroll Cheek
Ray Byrne
May 22, 2022
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr and Mrs Cheek in Clearwater many years ago. I will always remember what a plesent man he was.
May he rest in peace
Ray.
Ray Byrne
March 6, 2016
Dear Mrs cheek.
Please accept my belated but sincere condolences at the passing of Your husband Carrol.
Myself, wife and two children had the pleasure of a brief encounter with you and Carroll at the Clearwater beach hotel while on holiday from Ireland. That brief meeting left us with happy memories of our time in Florida.
Ray , Samantha ,Nathan and Jordan
Pamela Lindemann
July 2, 2013
Dear Mabel, Mike and Kathy, grand kids that actually played with my children. So sorry for the loss. I was in SC with no news or Internet. I am sorry not able to pay respects.
He was a great man and Bill and I enjoyed working for him
All those years. He was especially kind to Bill on his last days on earth.
Linda and Stew Turley
June 2, 2013
Dear Mabel and Family,
Stew and I have been traveling and just received notice that Carroll passed away recently. We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and we know you will all miss him terribly. Sending our prayers to you for Peace and Love as you go forward.
Jaison Mccray
June 1, 2013
A great lost
Marty Matula
May 31, 2013
So sorry I was in NC at Carroll's celebration of "going home". I loved And respected Carroll's love of Mabel, family , God and Country. Being promoted to Glory on Memorial Day was a special blessing from His Lord. He will be so missed but wonderful memories continue on thru his family and friends. Carroll was a special blessing in my life at Morton Plant Mease Foindation for many many years and a special friend.
Richard Carpenter
May 31, 2013
Dear Mrs. Cheek. We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Thank you for your contact when my sister, Mary, passed away. Sincerely,
Dick and Judy Carpenter, Bowling Green, OH
Myron Jacobs
May 30, 2013
Dear Mabel and Family,
I would like to express my sincere condolences during this time. It was a privilege to work for Mr. Cheek for many years. I appreciated his guidance and work ethic during those times. He will be missed but fondly remembered.
With Sympathy,
Myron Jacobs
Anne-Marie Forest
May 30, 2013
Dear Mrs, Cheek,Michael,Kathy and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss, Mr, Cheek was a great man . I truly enjoyed all the great stories he told me when I was at your home. I was extremely fortunate to have been able to spend time with him and all of the family.Thank you. Anne-Marie Forest.
Jim and Diane Riddle
May 29, 2013
Mabel and family we are so, so sorry for your loss. A "Charter Member" of the Greatest Generation is gone. Those of us who knew him were touched. A family man, a war hero, a successful business leader and most of all a GOOD man. We need more people like him.
Shirley Axelrod
May 29, 2013
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to Mabel and the family. Mr. Cheek suffered long and stoically and is finally at peace. He was a real hero in our community and has left a lasting legacy for future generations.
Steve Greenwald
May 29, 2013
Carol and I are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed chatting with Carroll and Mabel at Cullasaja. He was a great storyteller and had so many interesting life experiences which he was kind enough to share with us and his many friends at the Club. We will miss seeing him and we hope that his wonderful memory will comfort you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Steve Greenwald
Tracey Stough
May 29, 2013
Mr. Cheek, you are an inspiration. You led such a wonderful life. It has been a great honor to know you, your wonderful wife, Mrs. Cheek and your family. To the Cheek family, please know you are all in my prayers.
Barbara Schmitz
May 29, 2013
Dear Mabel, Kathy, Mike and other family members. Eric and I are so saddened by the passing of Carroll. I have long admired him for his many accomplishments, but more so for his many kindnesses. It was always so always so enjoyable and inspiring to be around Mabel and Carroll. I will always be indebted to them both because they were true friends and compatriots to my deceased parents. Mabel, my heartfelt condolences and prayers are sent your way. With love and sympathy, Barbara Mariani Schmitz
May 29, 2013
Dear Mrs. Cheek, Mike, Kathy and families: My condolences on the death of Mr. Cheek. He lived a long and productive life, but when it comes to losing a loved one, there is no good or right time. May your fond memories of the many good times you shared sustain you at this time of immeasurable sadness. Elisabeth Heacock (fka Beth Ladd), Bowling Green, OH
R Hands
May 29, 2013
Dear family I'm so sorry for your lost of your love one may the fond memories continue to give you peace and may the God of all Comfort be with you.
Sue Ebbers
May 29, 2013
Our family is devastated by the Carroll's passing. He was like a brother to Mom, and was the patriarch of the Wright family. He was a good man who loved his wife and family passionately. And the term 'family' meant all those for whom he had any responsibility. He - working side by side with beautiful wife Mabel - has left an incredible legacy. Rest in peace, Carroll. You finished the race.
May 29, 2013
Mr. Cheek, you are missed and will be remembered with so much gratitude. You were so kind and generous. There are not enough wonderful things to say about you.
Anna-Marie E Wells
May 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Cheek's passing. I had the pleasure of meeting both him and his wife Mabel around 14-15 years ago when I worked at a bank in Belleair along with an employee of his. He was very much a business man but a sweet and happy-go-lucky man also as well as Mabel. He was so impressed with my handling of his affairs in the manner that I did and even complemented me and gave me a strong hand shake when they left. I also have met most of the children, grand-children at some point. Alter just loosing my husband Charles of 25 years (an Army Vet) just a few months ago my sincere condolences go out to the whole family but especially Mabel as this has to be a very hard time for her. You are all wonderful people and have done so much. Know you are all in my prayers. With my profound sympathy, Anna-Marie E. Wells
May 28, 2013
Already miss you terribly CW. So happy you're in a better place, and you finally get to see Susan again. You were and will always be remembered as an incredbile, generous, caring man. We all love you very much, and as someone said before me....so so thankful for having known you and your beautiful family.
May 28, 2013
You took care of so many people in your wonderful life. All of Mr.C's employees will always be thankful for having known you.
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