William Richard Cheatham Obituary
The family of William Richard Cheatham of Spout Spring, Virginia announces his passing on June 4, 2026. William, born on June 11, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Richard Cheatham to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Frances Murden Cheatham; his parents, Frances Miles and William "Billy" Wingfield Cheatham; his son Robert Stuart Cheatham; his siblings, Roy Cheatham, James Cheatham, Robert Cheatham (Dolores), Marshall Cheatham, Jean New (Richard) and Susie Nuckles (Haywood); and his brother-in-law Larry Sayre.
He is survived by: his children, Ray Cheatham (Debbie) of Spout Spring, Vicky C. Phelps (Richard) and Gladstone; his daughter-in-law Susan Scott (Todd); his grandchildren, Hunter (Lauren Cheatham), Ashley (Logan Stevens), Krystan (Raymond Harris), Michelle (Andrew Oler), Dylan (Colby Cheatham) and Emily Cheatham; his great grandchildren, Dallas Harris, Lauryn Harris, Hallie Harris, Emersyn Harris, Aftyn Harris, Aubrey Oler, James Oler, Silas Cheatham, Oliver Stevens, Casey Cheatham and Luke Cheatham; his siblings, Thacker (Marie Cheatham), Ralph (Shirley Cheatham), H. T. (Delores Cheatham), Joyce Sayre and Peggy (Billy Moore); and his sisters-in-law, Sarah Cheatham, Jackie Schropp and Juanita Cheatham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Reedy Springs Building Fund, 1315 Reedy Spring Rd., Spout Spring, VA 24593.
