John V. Cheek Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of John V. Cheek Jr. of Franklin, North Carolina is shared. John, born on July 27, 1958, passed away on October 1, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
John will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor John by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though John is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. John’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: spouse: Stephaine Cheek; children: Valerie Miller (Danny), Victoria Dunning (Matt), Robert Armstrong, and Hannah Marie (Houston Marshall); grandchildren: Kaylee, Payton, Raelynn, Paisleigh, and Isaiah; parents: John V. Cheek Sr. and Louise Anderson Cheek; sisters and brothers: Bonnie Watson, Jean Crane (Fred), Wanda Parrish, Linda Turpin, David Cheek (Cindy), and Janet Scott (Gary); deceased siblings and brothers-in-law: JoAnn Crane, Joyce Cheek, Alvin Turpin, Bobby Parrish, and Bobby Watson; pallbearers and honorary pallbearers: Nathan McConnell, Jacob Brown, Xander Crane, Zachary Crane, Bryson Burt, Dylan Burt, Bryan Burt, Rick Crane, Matt Dunning, Danny Miller, Chad Parrish, and Everett Parrish; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Macon Funeral Home (261 Iotla St, Franklin, NC 28734). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home (261 Iotla St, Franklin, NC 28734).
