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Thomas Cheeks

Passed 05/23/2025

Obituary For Thomas Cheeks

On Friday morning, May 23, 2025, our beloved one, Mr. Thomas “Bowman” R. Cheeks of 950 Patch Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina answered the
Master’s call. Son of the late Mr. James and Mrs. Annie Ross, he was born on April 05,1949 in Union, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by four children: one daughter, Ms. Shante Edmondson, three sons, Mr. Raymond Austin, Mr. Thomas Ross, and Mr. Kendrick Thompson, three sisters, Mrs. Debra Bushee, Mrs. Peggy Cheeks, and Mrs. Myrtle Benson, and two brothers, Mr. Sam Ross and Mr. Jesse Ross.


He attended school in Spartanburg Co, South Carolina, and later moved to Washington, D.C. He was employed by Allied Lumber Company where he
drove tractor trailers. There, he met his special partner, Betty Richardson. After retirement he moved back to South Carolina where he re - entered the
workforce working with his sons at Tropical Foods Company of Cowpens.


Bowman enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Fishing, playing horseshoes, listening to music, and playing spades were some of his
hobbies. He loved gospel music with one of his favorite artist being his uncle Reverend Julius Cheeks. We loved him, his presence will always be with us.


He is survived by: two daughters, Ms. Angela Austin of Boiling Springs, South Carolina and Ms. Yolanda Edmondson of Brandywine, Maryland; one son, Mr. Venard Ross of Cowpens, South Carolina; one brother, Mr. Kennedy Ross, of Washington D.C.; three sisters, Ms. Mary Winbush, Ms. Jackie Pollum, and Ms. Rayshone Ross, all of Washington, D.C.;one aunt, Ms. Clairese Brewton, of Spartanburg South Carolina; a special child reared in the home, Chylar Richardson; two of his partner’s children, Gloria Hubbard and Tawanda Hubbard; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.


Condolences & Tributes

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We send our heartfelt sympathy to the family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charles and Carrie Owens

Carrie Owens

Pete and I send heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family. You will be missed.

Twiggy

Rest in peace cousin Bow, You will be missed.

Karen, Darren & Patrice

My Condolences and Prayers to the Family and Friends 💜💜💜💜

Toni Ross

Tommy, Thank you for all the memories and thank you for always loving my grandma ( your Betty Richardson aka Fannie) just know we got her and you have nothing to worry about. We will miss you Tommy🙏🖤

With love, Thang

Shyneka

Rest in peace my Brother

Alvis Fields

Rest in peace my Brother

Alvis Fields

Rest in peace my Brother

Alvis Fields

I love you papa , and I miss you more than anything.

mushu/grandma - Chylar

I will always love you and miss you fannie

Betty Richardson

I'll always love you and miss you, my brother. I'm so glad you knew Jesus and Jesus loved you best. You'll always be missed.

You sister, Mary

Sister Mary

To the Family and Friends of Thomas Cheeks we offer our deepest condolences for your loss. We pray Gods comfort for you all and peace of mind in your time of grief.

Thomas and Lena Smith

His laugh was infectious, his smile reassuring, his knowledge was wisdom and his belief in God was unquestionable. 💞

John F Smith Jr

Miss and love you Unc.

Trossceo7@gmail.com

Bowman you will be missed! I love you cuz ❤️ 💙

Angie Rice

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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