Ralph Andrew Cheek

1928 - 2017

Ralph Andrew Cheek obituary, 1928-2017

BORN

1928

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Loflin Funeral Home

212 W Swannanoa Ave

Liberty, North Carolina

Ralph Cheek Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 16, 2017.

Ralph Andrew Cheek, 89 of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Randolph Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 7103 Sandy Creek Church Road, Staley NC, officiated by Reverend Jimmy Austin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Newton and Cora Ferguson Cheek; sister, Ruth Thomas; stepdaughter, Nancy Aldridge,.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Grace R. Cheek of the home, daughter, Dawn Pugh (Randy) of Franklinville; son, Gary Cheek (Vickie) of Little Rock, AK; stepson, Jimmy Daniels (Kim) of Liberty; brother, Howard Cheek; granddaughters, Kari Lakin, Jennifer Spencer, Dana Keopple; six great grandchildren and a special son-in-law, Gene Aldridge.

In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1588, Liberty, NC 27298, Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011, Hospice of Randolph County, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.

Loflin Funeral Home in Liberty is honored to serve the Cheek family.

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August 21, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.

Hospice of Randolph County

August 19, 2017

Sandra Sipe cheek

Grace, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to each of you in this sad time.

August 18, 2017

Carol Stevenson

Ralph was such a kind gentleman. Sorry for your loss.

August 17, 2017

Mollie Kinney

It was such a pleasure to take care of Mr Cheek and to serve his family. My prayers are with all of you and you all will hold a special place in my heart forever. God bless you all. Love in Christ. Mollie Kinney

August 17, 2017

Phyllis Williams

Dawn, may God bring you peace and comfort in the loss of your dad. Only time can heal your pain but memories last forever. Prayers for you and your family.

August 17, 2017

Chris & Tommy Jobe

Dear Aunt Grace, Dawn, Gary and family,
Uncle Ralph will always hold a special place in our hearts. May your special memories bring you peace and comfort at this time. With our deepest sympathy, Love,

August 17, 2017

Becca Abshire

Ralph will always hold a special place in our hearts. We loved our visits, long talks, and the adventures we had with him and Grace. Much love and many hugs from your Virginia family. ❤

August 17, 2017

Katie Akridge

Grace, Dawn, Gary and family, Ralph was one of a kind and a large part of our family for so many years. I know how hard it is to say goodbye to ones we love but we have the assurance of seeing them again. Our love and prayers are with you all.

August 17, 2017

Larry & Margo Simmons

Grace and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

August 17, 2017

Dawn Light

May the memories that you have of Ralph bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn

August 16, 2017

Jane Sanders

I am praying for peace and comfort during this time of loss.

August 16, 2017

Kristen Thomsen

I'm so sorry for your loss, Kari and Cheek family! Praying for your peace.

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