Jay Lynn Cheek
of Lexa, AR
September 5, 1947 - April 10, 2021
Jay Lynn Cheek, age 73, of Barton, Arkansas passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jay was born September 5, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and served our country in the U.S. Navy. Jay loved to write and tell stories, doing crafts, feeding and watching his birds and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his son, Mike Cheek (Jenni) of Harrisburg; daughter, Meredith Miller (Brett) of Wynne; step son, Todd Phipps of Benton; eleven grandchildren, Blake, Nicole, Micah, Katelynn, Alek, Chevy, Garrett, Zoe, Autumn, Angel and Dallas and ten great-grandchildren; five sisters, Anita Dennis of West Helena, Cely Kerst (Paul) of Conway, Donna Anderson of California, Jackye Wilder (Joe) of Conway and Jo James of Lexa; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; a very good friend, Dana Crabtree; and good neighbor, Molly Johnston
Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Jodie Cheek; his mother, Graple Heathcock; stepfather, Verlon Heathcock; daughter, Monica Lynn Cheek; granddaughter, Presley Phipps; and two sisters, Trudy and Dorothy.
A service for Jay Cheek will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will begin one hour before the service, also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Fred Garrison will officiate.
Pallbearers are Blake Johnston, Blake Cheek, Cory Leslie, Ivan Crabtree, Garrett Fore and Alek Fore.
Honorary pallbearers are Tanner Forrester, Randon Bolden and David Elenburg
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR 72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com