Edward Charles Cheatham, loving husband and brother passed away from this life on December 28, 2018. He died peacefully at the Liberty Village of Jerseyville retirement home in Jerseyville, Illinois. Ed was the third oldest of four siblings, including Guy Cheatham of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Carol Garner of Godfrey, Illinois, and Mary Ringel, deceased. His parents were Guy Raymond Cheatham and Mary Virginia Hovenden Cheatham both of Peoria, Illinois. He was born on August 8, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois and graduated from Peoria High School in 1958. Ed enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 27, 1960. Ed was always justifiably proud of his service to our country and was honorably discharged on July 29, 1965. On July 16, 1971, Ed married Pamela Reynolds. They were happily married for 31 years until her death on March 11, 2002.
Ed worked for the Eagle Warehouse in Moline, Illinois for 27 years and later established the successful Cheatham Cleaning Service with his wife Pam. He was a long time devoted member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in East Moline where he was affectionately known as "Mister Ed".
Ed was known for his absolute honesty and integrity in all aspects of life, both private and in business. He was a devoted family man and generous to everyone. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com