Richard Cheatham
June 13, 1938 - February 27, 2024
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Richard Cheatham
Richard Cheatham age 85 passed away peacefully February 27, 2024 following a long illness. He was born June 13, 1938 in Brewton Alabama. He was the son of the late Roosevelt and Daisy Cheatham. Richard was married to the late Elizabeth Wright.
He was survived by his sons Richard E (Amy) and Ruben (Dalphne) of Lockport. He had one son predeceased Jerry Harris of California. Richard is the grandfather of Kayla (Dominick) Ball, Jaret, Jaron, Toree, Katlyn and Ruben. He is also a great-grandfather.
Richard is the beloved brother of the late Roosevelt “Jr.” Randolph ”Randy”, Barbara Jo ”BJ” Pate and Annie Smith. He leaves three brothers Ruben (Lola) of Niagara Falls, Carl “Butch” (Mary) and Ronald “Ronnie” (Renee) all of Lockport. He also leaves three sisters Rosie (Johnny) Mixon, Flora (Kenny) Hawkins of Lockport and Daisy (Marc) Houston of Atlanta Georgia. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces, nephews and cousins. Richard worked and retired from General Motors. He also worked at Mount View Hospital for ten years.
He graduated from Lockport High. He loved sports, the Yankees, basketball, football and the horses. Richard loved life, family and his friends. He treasured talking about his upbringing in Lockport. He had a great memory. He loved telling jokes. Richard spirit was always top level even when he was going through his challenging situation. He loved everybody and everybody loved him. Richard will truly be missed!
Friends may call Monday, March 4, from 4-7 at the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home,70 Niagara Street. Viewing and Service Tuesday, March 5, at Christ Community Church 140 Genesee Street, from 10-12pm-viewing and service will follow at 12:00 pm. Interment at Cold Springs cemetery.
my deep felt condolences to all the family and all who loved him which is many .richard will deeply missed and never forgotten ..fly high with the angels rich …maybe you can tell them a joke or two ..love you
Rest In Eternal Luv Bigg Unc.. Thanks for the lifetime of laughs and luv.. Yiu will definitely & truly be missed..
Michael Watkins.. ❤️
RIP Richard
Paul Collopy
My condolences and Prayers for comfort go out to the family.
Desmond Cooper
RIP “Doctor” Cheatham…always enjoyed our interactions … was fortunate to see you at a recent basketball game.. you will be missed yet will never be forgotten..
To the Cheatam family , Sorry to hear about your dad . In my thoughts and prayers.
RIP Big Rich
My heartfelt condolences to Richard’s family. I treasure those moments when we were part of a neighborhood in Lockport. Large families and wonderful neighbors in the lower town part of the city. I will keep Richard and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony Sammarco
My prayers go out to the Cheatham family. RIP Big Rich.
My condolences to little Richard ,Ruben and the rest of the Chatham family. RIP Big Rich❤️
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I went to school with Rosie and thinking of her brings back great memories. I pray that God is with the family and helps you heal from your loss.
Rich, Amy & family. So sorry for your loss. Big Rich was a nice man. He will be missed on your front porch.
Thoughts & prayers for all.❤️🙏🏻
Kay & Dick
Wishing you peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere condolences. RIP RICHARD. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Bringing greetings & condolences from the Finn-Johnson Family near & far (especially Detroit)! #313 #WhatUpDoe
We love you and very grateful for all the years we enjoyed celebrating together as a family. You will be missed!!!
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Big Richard! What a funny and great guy he was. I grew with The Cheathams. Great Family! Our thoughts and prayers are with Big Richard and the Family. He will be greatly missed!