Last rites for S. J. Cheek Sr. of Hico, who passed away at his home in that city Wednesday evening, Feb 21, at about 10 o'clock, were conducted in Hico Friday.
He was the brother of Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca; Mrs. M. S. Wood of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Ora Kirby of Waxahachie.
A native of Tennessee, he moved to Texas with his parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cheek, pioneer residents in the Files Valley community.
He was married to Miss Effie Whitson in Files Valley and many years ago they moved to Hico.
A Mason and member of Central Christian Church of Hico, Mr. Cheek was a prominent citizen and civic leader in that city.
He had been in ill health for several years prior to his passing. Mr. Cheek was 83 years of age.
Interment was in the Hico Cemetery.
In addition to the three sisters mentioned above Mr. Cheek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Cheek of Hico and five sons.
Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca was at her brother's bedside during his final illness and attended rites in Hico Friday. She later visited her son S. E. Whitson in Dallas returning to her home here Monday.
He was the brother of Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca; Mrs. M. S. Wood of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Ora Kirby of Waxahachie.
A native of Tennessee, he moved to Texas with his parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cheek, pioneer residents in the Files Valley community.
He was married to Miss Effie Whitson in Files Valley and many years ago they moved to Hico.
A Mason and member of Central Christian Church of Hico, Mr. Cheek was a prominent citizen and civic leader in that city.
He had been in ill health for several years prior to his passing. Mr. Cheek was 83 years of age.
Interment was in the Hico Cemetery.
In addition to the three sisters mentioned above Mr. Cheek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Cheek of Hico and five sons.
Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca was at her brother's bedside during his final illness and attended rites in Hico Friday. She later visited her son S. E. Whitson in Dallas returning to her home here Monday.
Last rites for S. J. Cheek Sr. of Hico, who passed away at his home in that city Wednesday evening, Feb 21, at about 10 o'clock, were conducted in Hico Friday.
He was the brother of Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca; Mrs. M. S. Wood of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Ora Kirby of Waxahachie.
A native of Tennessee, he moved to Texas with his parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cheek, pioneer residents in the Files Valley community.
He was married to Miss Effie Whitson in Files Valley and many years ago they moved to Hico.
A Mason and member of Central Christian Church of Hico, Mr. Cheek was a prominent citizen and civic leader in that city.
He had been in ill health for several years prior to his passing. Mr. Cheek was 83 years of age.
Interment was in the Hico Cemetery.
In addition to the three sisters mentioned above Mr. Cheek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Cheek of Hico and five sons.
Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca was at her brother's bedside during his final illness and attended rites in Hico Friday. She later visited her son S. E. Whitson in Dallas returning to her home here Monday.
He was the brother of Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca; Mrs. M. S. Wood of Hillsboro, and Mrs. Ora Kirby of Waxahachie.
A native of Tennessee, he moved to Texas with his parents the late Mr. and Mrs. Steve Cheek, pioneer residents in the Files Valley community.
He was married to Miss Effie Whitson in Files Valley and many years ago they moved to Hico.
A Mason and member of Central Christian Church of Hico, Mr. Cheek was a prominent citizen and civic leader in that city.
He had been in ill health for several years prior to his passing. Mr. Cheek was 83 years of age.
Interment was in the Hico Cemetery.
In addition to the three sisters mentioned above Mr. Cheek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie Cheek of Hico and five sons.
Mrs. W. B. Whitson of Itasca was at her brother's bedside during his final illness and attended rites in Hico Friday. She later visited her son S. E. Whitson in Dallas returning to her home here Monday.
Gravesite Details
On double marker with Effie Cheek (1888-1982)
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