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Mr. Willard Cheatham, Adair Co., KY (1923-2011)

Mr. Cheatham owned and operated the Columbia Gulf Service Station for 42 years. He was a member of the Columbia Christian Church for over 70 years where he served as a deacon, kept the vans in good working order and scheduled drivers for the van. He enjoyed growing flowers, vegetables and working in the yard. He was an avid UK basketball fan and enjoyed traveling to new places. He especially enjoyed traveling with his children and grandchildren to visit numerous parts of the country. He is fondly remembered by his family and friends for his kindness and generosity

Mr. Willard Cheatham passed away on August 1, 2011 at Jane Todd Crawford Memorial Hospital in Greensburg, KY.



Mr. Cheatham was born on January 21, 1923 in the BlissCommunity of Adair Co., KY. He was the son of the late George and Julia Price Cheatham.

He grew up on the family farm in Milltown.

He married Naomi English on January 10, 1942.

He is survived by his wife Naomi, and the following:
  • His daughter: Charlotte and her husband HowardKrauss and his daughter Betsy Stotts

  • Four grandchildren: John Krauss and his wifeBetsy; Sally Weber and her husband Tom: Dr. Alison Curtsinger and her husband Dr.Stewart Curtsinger; and Adam Stotts;

  • Six great grandchildren: Jenna and Palmer Krauss,Thomas and Colton Weber, and Garrett and Mason Curtsinger

  • Siblings: Maurice Cheatham of Columbia, KY; Julia Breeding of Greensburg, KY; and Nell Vaughn ofCampbellsville, KY

  • Several nieces and nephews
Mr. Cheatham owned and operated the Columbia Gulf Service Station for 42 years.

He was a member of the Columbia Christian Church for over 70 years where he served as adeacon, kept the vans in good working order and scheduled drivers for the van.

He enjoyed growing flowers, vegetables and working in the yard.

He was an avid UKbasketball fan and enjoyed traveling to new places. He especially enjoyed traveling withhis children and grandchildren to visit numerous parts of the country. He is fondlyremembered by his family and friends for his kindness and generosity.A private service was held, officiated by Bro. Michael Crowe,

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.


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Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
270-384-2145, www.stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com, email stottspm@duo-county.com


Mr. Willard Cheatham, Adair Co., KY (1923-2011)



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