Charles Cheesman

Charles Cheesman, 88, of Harrodsburg died on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford. He was born on May 7, 1921 in El Paso, TX the son of Harlos and Melvina (Delarma) Cheesman. He attended Lincoln High School in Winchester, Indiana and entered the U.S. Marine Corps. Dec. 2, 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Upon his discharge from the Marine Corps he attended Earlham College in Richmond, IN and the University of Arkansas. It was during this time that he became employed as a Right of Way Agent and began a longtime association with the pipeline and public utility industries. Not only did he work for various pipeline companies but also Indiana Bell Telephone Co. and Hoosier Energy. During his years of purchasing right of way, he also was active in professional rodeos throughout the southwest, often times on the weekends. Charles was a member the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the American Right of Way Association and the Monroe County Saddle Club. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis J. (Davis) Cheesman of Harrodsburg, two sons and daughters-in-law; Nicholas and Terri Cheesman of Boonville, IN and Pat and Brenda Cheesman of Mt. Carmel, IL, seven grandchildren; Nicole (David) Blackwell, Nicholas (Florencia) Cheesman, Natalie (Ben) Wolfe, Krista Peach, Michael (Kirby) Cheesman, Andrew Cheesman and Daniel Cheesman, eleven great grandchildren; Marina, Addisyn and Maddox Blackwell, Sophie, Luli and Catalina Cheesman, Colin and Carter Wolfe and Haley, Anthony and Miley Peach. He was preceded in death by one son, Benjamin Cheesman, one sister, Betty Johnson and two brothers; Dallas Cheesman and Jim Cheesman. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37. Interment will be at Clover Hill Cemetery where the Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contribuions may be made to the Monroe Co. Saddle Club in care of Allen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Charles Cheesman

May 7, 1921 - August 30, 2009