MSgt Ronnie Lee Cheek

MSgt Ronnie Lee Cheek, age 74, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away at 4:09 A.M. Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.
 
Ronnie was born in Cairo, Illinois on Tuesday, September 23, 1947 to Eddley and Adeline Cheek. He retired as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service. He was a member of Heartland Church and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brother Mike.
 
Mr. Cheek is survived by his wife of 32 years, Laura Louise Lagace Cheek; his sons, Brian Lee Cheek and wife Sharon, and Gary Lee Cheek, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; his sister, Cheryl Inman of Grand Chain, Illinois; his brother, Mike Cheek of Paducah, Kentucky; his grandchildren, Brittany Lynne Cheek, Alexander Payton Cheek and Anna Marie Cheek.
 
Mr. Cheek was preceded in death by his parents, Eddley Eugene Cheek and Adeline Margie Easter Cheek.
 
Funeral services with Military Honors are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 10, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah, with Pastor Bryan Phelps officiating.
 
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Friday, December 10, 2021 at the funeral home.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Heartland Church Children’s Ministry, 4777 Alben Barkley Dr. Paducah, KY 42001.
 
During this difficult time, you may show your support by joining the "Hugs from Home" program, where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a “Hug”.
 
You can send a message to the family and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.