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    James Ray Cheek

    March 5, 1943 - January 17, 2022

    Mr James Ray Cheek, 78 of Salisbury, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Ray was born and raised in Franklin, North Carolina and moved to Charlotte to raise his family. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte NC.. He and his wife Martha, of 59 years relocated to Salisbury. Ray loved golfing, gardening, woodworking, the mountains and spending time with his big family. Ray is survived by his wife Martha Cheek, and their children: Sherri Watts and spouse Scott Watts of Mooresville NC, Sharon Locklear and spouse Robert Locklear of Salisbury NC, Steve Cheek and spouse Glenda Cheek of Dallas NC, Michelle Cline and spouse Jamey Cline of Charlotte NC, and Mitchell Cheek and spouse Stacey Cheek of Salisbury, NC. Grandchildren: Megan Gabbert, Courtney Cheek, Zachary Locklear, Joshua Cline, Karlee Morton, Kaitlynn Smith, Colton Cheek, Lauren Cline, Seth Locklear, Cody Cheek, Devan Watts, Dylan Cheek, Eli Locklear, Will Cheek, and Matthew Cline. Great grandchildren: Isaac Locklear, Connor Morton, Kinsley Locklear, Ezra Gabbert, Olivia and Georgia Smith and Theoadore Locklear. He is survived by his siblings: Ann Ivester of Georgia, Howard Johnson of Georgia, Janie Wykle of North Carolina and Eddie Wykle of Georgia. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 23, 1:00 PM at James Funeral Home with the interment following at Northlake Memorial Gardens in Huntersville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Trillis Hospice of Winston Salem. James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the family and obituary lovingly written by the family.

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    Mr James Ray Cheek, 78 of Salisbury, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. Ray was born and raised in Franklin, North Carolina and moved to Charlotte to raise his family. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte NC.. He... View Obituary & Service Information

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