Lloyd F. Cheatham

Lloyd F. Cheatham, 76, of Elkville, passed away at 11:55 A.M., Saturday, November 1, 2003 at his residence.
Lloyd was a self-employed contractor for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked on Model A's as a hobby.
He was born November 22, 1926 at Murphysboro, IL the son of Oliver and Florence (Harris) Cheatham.
He married Virginia Mae Tuthill on January 16, 1953 in Arkansas. She passed away July 8, 1993.
He is survived by two daughters- Susan Williams and husband Dave, and Mary Lo Hawes and husband Jerry both of Elkville, one brother- Paul Cheatham of Texas, four grandchildren including Heather Deen and friend Carl of Elkville and Tonya Boucher and husband David of Murphysboro who cared  for him, three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers- Robert and Jim.
Funeral services were at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Daryl Williams officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 7 P.M. Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Parrish Cemetery at Vergennes.
