Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Arthur Singleton Cheeks, Jr.

Arthur Singleton Cheeks, Jr. was born on October 7, 1972 at The Baptist Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi to his parents, Mother Ida B. Greenlee Cheeks and Father Arthur Singleton Cheeks, Sr. (Deceased). He is lovingly known as "Arthur, Artie, Art and Scrap".

Arthur confessed his faith in God the Father, The Son Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit at a very young age. He attended the Buffalo United Methodist Church growing up in Kosciusko, Mississippi where he most certainly began his Christian Journey.

Arthur's Education encompasses the following: Pre-School-Central Mississippi Incorporated Project Headstart in McCool, Mississippi; Kosciusko Elementary School System and Chicago Public Schools; Luther High School South in Chicago, Illinois; Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts in English; Ole Miss University in Oxford, Mississippi pursuing a Masters Degree in English Literature; and The Taekwondo University in Martial Arts. Arthur had a very loving, giving, compassionate, caring, kind, gentle and fun spirit. He enjoyed reading voraciously, traveling, photography and historiography in many genres.

Arthur leaves to cherish his memories: Mother Ida B. Greenlee Cheeks (Chicago, IL); Grandmother Ozella Cheeks (Laurel, Mississippi); Aunts: Annie Greenlee (Chicago, IL); Olivia Cheeks Griffiths (Byram, MS); Delores Cheeks (California), Siblings: DeAndre Wheatley (Houston, TX), Rashad Cheeks (Atlanta, GA), Makisha Cheeks (Charlotte, NC); niece (Dorian Wheatley; Brothers: Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Tennessee, Masonic Moolah Temple #54, Memphis, Tennessee Southside Lodge No. 337; The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; Sisters: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; Tennessee Chicago Bears Club, Wrestling Club, Comic Book Aficionado Friends; Two Great Uncles: Floyd Greenlee (San Diego, CA) and Jesse Greenlee (Vera) of Kosciusko, MS; One Great Cousin Vernita Gilkey (Ann Arbor, Michigan); A host of Special Relatives, Friends and Classmates.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Buffalo U.M. Church, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 11/30/2019 @ 12:00 noon

INTERMENT: Buffalo U.M. Church Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

Guest Book

SPECIAL THANKS: The family of Arthur "Artie" Cheeks, Jr. gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the many acts of kindness shown to our family during the transition of our beloved Artie. We extend our grateful appreciations to his fraternity brothers and sorority sisters, especially Chris Pigues and his wife Diedria, our cousins; James Godwin; Chris Penilton; Derrick Wilson; Roger Faulkner, Jr., special friend Erick Shelley; his special sorority sisters: Neffie Gatewood; Yvette Moody; and a host of family and friends; The Winters Funeral Home staff, all program participants and friends for their hard work, prayers, cards, flowers, etc!

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The family of Arthur Singleton Cheeks, Jr. would like to express their sincere appreciation to all who showed love and concern during this time of bereavement. Thank you for all expressions of comfort that consoled our hearts. Your continued prayers will be a comfort to us during the days, weeks and months to come. May God bless each of you.

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My Noble brother, my friend You’ve always had a kind word to give and your door was always open. I will miss you dearly. I’m sorry I couldn’t come and see you off; I just couldn’t see you like that for the last time. You will always have a place in my heart and I will miss you making Greek videos for me. Until I see you again, always remember I love you. Travel Light!! Rickey Jones

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Rest In Heaven Noble.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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