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Glendora Foster (Cheek)
October 28, 2023
I’m so sorry that I never met my grandmother’s (Fannie Cheek) nephew Dr. James Cheek. My aunt who we called Sister graduated under her uncle’s leadership in 1966. I would love to be reacquainted with my family after all these years. RIP Sir Cheek.
Glenn Lee
January 31, 2010
I am the son of Heslip (Happy) Lee. My father worked with Dr Cheek and his brother King at Shaw University from 1966 to 1968. I remember Dr Cheek as a forceful figure who's efforts at the University will never be forgotten. If King Cheek sees this, I'm asking tht he give me a call. Glenn Lee at 404-408-5345.
William Brown
January 23, 2010
May God bring comfort to your family at this time of sorrow. Dr. William Brown, Jr., and family.
Wandris Newell Cooke
January 17, 2010
I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. James Cheek will be greatly missed. God Bless You.
john (red) williams
January 17, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
estella hooper
January 16, 2010
thinking of you at this difficult time and remember the year I spent in the family home as a student at A&T. Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you.
Estella Hooper Curry
Andre Vann
January 16, 2010
To the Cheek Family,
Plese know that we share in your great loss and shall forever remembere his name.
Andre D. Vann and Family
Durham, NC
Betsy Speight
January 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Milliceson Hayes
January 14, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Clyde Hunt Jr.
January 14, 2010
Sorry to read of Dr. Cheeks passing; what an accomplished and selfless person. If there were only more like him.
Clyde L. Hunt Jr. (Sonny)
Barbara Covington Gardner
January 14, 2010
My condolences to the Cheek family and friends. As a student at Howard University in the mid 70s, Dr. Cheek had the difficult task of bringing about change during a very difficult time. He did it with fervor and grace. We were all the better for it. Thank you to one whose life has truly been about service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you the family during this time and may God continue to bless and comfort you. Sincerely, Barbara Covington Gardner Clase of 76.
January 13, 2010
May the thoughts of those supporting you and memories of your loved one provide comfort during this difficult time.
Rudolph and Jean Worsley
Charlotte North Carolina
Nia Odeoti-Hassan ( Pearlie M. Aytch-Class of 1970)
January 13, 2010
To The Family of Dr. Cheek:
I entered Shaw University as a Freshman in 1966 under the excellent leadership of Dr. Cheek. I was so sad to see him move on to Howard. However, Shaw's loss was Howard's gain. He was a great asset to Shaw. I ended up graduating in 1970 under the outstanding leadership of another member of the Cheek family, Dr. King Cheek.
May God be with you and your family at this time and know that Dr. Cheek is in a better place. Higher education is better today in the U.S. because of Dr. Cheek's impact.
January 13, 2010
My condolences to the Cheek family. Family be blessed. Fine comfort in knowing that he is no longer in this world of pain, but with God.
Shirley, Sharon, Albert Jr., Alex,Justin,Shasana,Taylor,Ross,Morgan & Lakaye.
Brenda Jones
January 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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