May 27 2019: CHEEK Jr., John W., Rev. Dr.

Rev. Dr. John William Cheek, Jr. received his heavenly reward on May 24, 2019.  Originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, John was the 3rd child of John and Odessa Cheek. During his years, he served in the United States Air Force (retired), school teacher in San Angelo, Texas and Howard County, Maryland – retiring as an Assistant Principal and was currently serving as Senior Pastor of Luther Rice Memorial Baptist.

Rev. Cheek leaves to continue his legacy his best friend, cheerleader and wife, Kathleen Ridley Cheek, Sisters Betty Holmes and Patricia Williams, Sisters in Love Karen and Karla Ridley, Aunt Jeanette Drayton, his chosen children – Dorian Ridley, Bernadette Wishom, Audrey Rhodes, Jennifer Jones and Michael Ward, 2 grandchildren Bernadette Davison and Ashley Rhodes and 1 great granddaughter Laiyah Davison along with a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Relatives and friends may call at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, 801 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 on Saturday, June 1st from 10 am to 12 pm, where Funeral Service will follow at 12 pm.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to GrassRoots in memory of Rev. Dr. John W. Cheek, Jr., at https://www.grassrootscrisis.org/ways-to-give/make-a-donation.