Deacon Darryl Cheeves Sr.

It is with sympathy, the management and staff of Slater's Funeral Home, Inc. announce the passing of Deacon Darryl Cheeves Sr., Sandersville, Georgia. Dea. Cheeves passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00AM from the Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Sandersville, GA.

**Due to COVID 19, the family will NOT be accepting guests at the home at this time. They ask that you please keep them in your prayers**

Darryl Cheeves departed this life on Tuesday morning August 9, 2022, where he went peacefully in his sleep.

He was born January 30, 1951, to the parentage of Ernestine Cheeves and Rufus Hall. He was preceded in death by them as well as his brother Reginald Cheeves; grandparents; Aunt Bee; Aunt Town and Aunt Jean. 

Darryl was affectionately known for his Godly spirit. He joined the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, where he later joined the Deacon Ministry. He had a very kind and soft- spoken air that gained the love of everyone he came in contact with.

Darryl will be forever loved and cherished by his son, Darryl Cheeves, Jr.; brother, Michael (Catherine) Cheeves; sisters, Angelia (Dennis) Hawkins, Connie (Thomas) Whitfield, Kaye Wiggins, Cheri Wiggins and Tamee (Calvin) Roberson; a special friend, Claudia Hardens; nieces, nephews; a host of relatives and friends. He will be deeply missed and was welcomed into heaven by those who went before him.

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