Norwood Janney Cheek - Fair Funeral Home

Norwood Janney Cheek August 21, 1926 - May 5, 2017

Born: Saturday Aug 21, 1926

Died: Friday May 5, 2017

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Norwood Janney Cheek, 90, of 7B Carolyn Court in Eden, passed away on Friday morning, May 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, May 7, at First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC. Burial will follow in Lawson Cemetery with Military Honors to be performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the NC National Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Susan and Bill Pace, 212 West Harris Place in Eden.

Norwood was born August 21, 1926 in Leaksville (now Eden), NC, the son of the late Lyman and Okey Janney Cheek and was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, Eden, NC. He served in the US Army from 1944-1946 during World War II in Germany. After returning home, attended UNC-Chapel Hill and finished at Pfeiffer College. He was an International Trade Specialist for the U.S. Department of Commerce, retiring in 1995. After retirement, he volunteered his time to First Presbyterian Church. He was an avid Tarheel fan and loved spending time at the beach with family and friends.

Norwood is survived by his four children, Ann Fair and husband, Neil of Eden, Susan Pace and husband, Bill of Eden, Phyllis Garrett and husband, Dan of Austin, Texas, and Chip (Norwood, Jr.) Cheek and wife, Andrea Richards of Los Angeles, California; grandchildren, Annie Fair and husband, Dean Micetich, Alice Smith and husband, Colin, Ty Pace and wife, Torie, Brett Garrett, Phoebe Cheek and Gray Cheek; step-grandchildren, Michele Pace, Jay Pace, Alicia Pace Riddle (deceased) and husband,Scott Riddle, Christie Garrett Strupe and husband, Mike, and Darrell Garrett; great-grandchildren, Felix Fair Micetich, Matilda Fair Micetich, Callaway Smith, Rachelann Pace, and soon-to-be, John Tyler Pace, Jr.; step-great-grandchildren, Zandy Benson, Anna Benson, Ivy Pace, Kinley Pace, Elizabeth Riddle, Katherine Riddle, Ben Riddle, Charlotte Riddle, and Garrett Strupe; and the mother of his children, Phyllis Dyer Stickels of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Marshall Cheek and step-granddaughter, Alicia Pace Riddle.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Rockingham County for the loving care they provided to their daddy.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 582 Southwood Drive, Eden, NC 27288 or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

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Sending our deepest sympathy to each of you! Beautiful family and 90 years to celebrate life's journey. We are sorry for your loss. Mike & Patsy Robertson
Patsy Robertson

You all are in our prayers. You have our deepest condolences and love. The Hampton Family
Angela & Jackie Hampton

My deepest sympathies to the family. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you during the days ahead. Love to all....
Lisa Wright Hines

Dear Ann, Susan, Phyllis and Chip, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth and Darrin Pulliam

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May God's healing peace be with each of you today and the days to come. Love, Keren
Keren Pickard

To the entire family...I'm so sorry to here of Mr. Cheek's passing. He was a very kind and fun-loving man. I think one of his biggest legacies is the children he raised...what a great family! My thoughts, prayers, and love to you all.SEY
Alice Carpenter McBride

Our sympathies for the Families may you all find peace in the days ahead.
Larry & Kristie Rorrer

Please accept our condolences and sympathy to the entire Cheek family, prayers to all. Bruce Lee and Patricia Talbott
Bruce Lee

My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann, Alice, Susan and the entire family.
Rhonda Evans

Norwood was one of the kindest & most hospitable people at FPC. He was a man of great integrity and embraced all people, even those who we're shunned by others. Our prayers for peace are lifed for his family. Mike & Judie Cooke
Boone & Cooke Inc.

Susan and Ann, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You both were so fortunate to have him for all these years. Keep those special moments and memories in your hearts forever.
Avis Minter

So sorry for your loss! A kind man with a great family!
Jeff Hale

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers for you, Ann, and your family.
Joan Eanes Spain

Susan so sorry to hear this, daddy's are hard to not have around. Mine has been gone for 41 years and I still miss him.
Judy Hill

Dear Susan and Bill, So sorry to hear the sad news. Thank you very much for phoning me in far away Belgium. My thoughts are with you and the whole family, Andre
Andre Ravelengee

We"re sending comforting thoughts, prayers, and love from our family to yours. Norwood always had a smile, a hug, and welcoming words for all. We will miss this true southern gentleman... With love, Tim, Beth, Austin, and Haley
Shelton Family

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Norwood. He was a great and kind man. He will be truly missed by all. Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this most difficult time. Prayers for all.
Susan & Louis Childrey

My prayers are with Norwood's whole family. Such a wonderful man! I have known him so many years all the way back to the old church on Bridge Street and have been his neighbor for a few years. God Bless. Melva Underwood Johnston
Melva Johnston

Our sympathy and prayers are with the family as they grieve the loss of a wonderful person. Norwood is now at peace with his Lord. May this truth bring you comfort, and may the pleasant memories of him sustain you during your sorrow. Love and prayers, Jerry & Eileen Richards
Jerry & Eileen Richards

So sorry to here of Norwood's death. He was always so nice and very sweet to me from our Maple Street days. A fine man. He will be missed.
Leah Joyce Moore

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Larry & Sarah McClure

Ann, Susan, Phyllis and Chip...your Dad was one of the kindest, caring and loving gentleman I know. He loved his family with all of his heart and that love will always be with you. I'm honored to have grown up knowing you all and Norwood. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Love to you all!
Rhonda Slaughter Turner

So sorry for the loss of your dad. Z
Teri Hill LaRocque

We are sorry to know of your loss. I ushered at the church with Norwood in years past. I got to know a good man. When our attendance faltered, Norwood Cheek was the outreach for First Presbyterian Church. Sincere, heartfelt and compelling. Rest in Peace and in Christ, kind soldier.
Bryant Haynes

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Cheek....my prayers go out to each of you.
Jim Riddle

Dear Ann, Phyllis,Chip, Alice, Michelle & Jay, I want you all to know you have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time for your family. May God give you each the strength to get through the days ahead. With all my love, Arlene
Arlene Wade

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Hilda Shockley Jones

So sorry for your loss. Prayers being lifted to you and the family.
Kathy Wilson Young

Phyllis, Ann, and Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful Daddy. There's nothing like a Daddy to his girls. Keep the memories you have of him close to your heart.Again I'm so sorry for all of you. May God be with you.
Kay Holliday

Ann and Neil, sorry to hear about Norwood.Praying for you and all the Family.
Robert Hurd

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you.
Betty Joyce & family

Oh Chip (and family) I had no idea Norwood had passed away. My heart is broken and I am in tears. I loved your Daddy so much. I will never forget all the fun I had with him in Myrtle Beach. I will never forget the love he showed to my Mama and Daddy either. Again I am just so sadden knowing he is gone, but will never be forgotten. My heart is with you and your family.
Karen Ginn Holland

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