Harold James Cheek, age 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away Monday, January 31, 2011, in his home. He was born March 8, 1932, in Marshfield, MO, to Herl and Claudia (Wilson) Cheek. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 69. He is a US Navy Korean War Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Darlene of the home; one son Dennis Cheek and wife Karen; one daughter Denise Price and husband Charles; and two granddaughters: chelsey Cumpton and husband mark, and Whitney Cheek all of Springfield, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM (Weather Premitting) Friday, February 4, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday, February 4, 2011, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to and will be announced by Greenlawn Funeral Home South.