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ELIZABETH CITY - Roger Dale Cheeks, Sr. passed away at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in NC on November 1, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served active duty in Vietnam from 1970 - 1971, and as a reservist from 1971 - 1976. As a brave and loyal soldier, he was honorably discharged and awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam campaign Medal, 2 Overseas Service Bars, Expert Badge Grenade, and the Marksman Badge Rifle M16. Roger and Teresa were married for 48 years. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather. His friends would describe him as a generous man with a great sense of humor. As a longtime resident of Maryland, Roger had his own contracting business. He was a longtime friend of Bill Wilson. His hobbies included wood working, art work, playing guitar, and spending time with his friends and family. A viewing will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD on November 9, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, MD on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Private burial services will take place at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Cheeks; son, Roger Cheeks Jr. and wife Selene German; daughter Carrie Clarke and husband Michael Clarke; daughter Eleanor Long and husband Travis Long; daughter Christina Cheeks and husband James McKay; grandchildren Samuel Schatz, Maia Cheeks, William Schatz, Layla Cheeks, Olivia Cheeks and Nicklas Long; brother, William J. Cheeks; several brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as countless nieces and nephews. Along with family, he also leaves behind many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William L. Cheeks, and mother, Louise Cheeks; and three sisters, Juanita MacMickle, Ruth Myers, and Nancy Woodard. Published in The Daily Advance on Nov. 7, 2017. Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 20736, (410) 257-6181 |
