Birth : 17 Aug 1940 Independence, Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Death : 21 Feb 2012 Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Burial : Saddle Creek Church Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate : 36.6227989, -81.2241974
Description : Son of Granville Cheeks &
Elno Cynthia Testerman
One of seven children;
5 sisters & 1 brother

Married Geneva J. Byrd
Father of one son;
Ronald Dean

Obituary
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Bayes Rufus Cheeks, 71, of Elk Creek, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax.

He was born Aug. 17, 1940, at Independence, to the late Granville Cheeks and Elno Testerman Cheeks.

Survivors include his wife, Geneva Byrd Cheeks of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald Dean and Lisa Bolen Cheeks of Galax; four sisters and spouses, Louise Wood and Frances and Mack Absher of Independence, Helen and Garland Ball and Mary and Ronald Willard of... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Bayes Rufus Cheeks's memorial?

    Bayes Rufus Cheeks's memorial is located at: Saddle Creek Church Cemetery, Independence, Grayson County, USA.

  • When did Bayes Rufus Cheeks death?

    Bayes Rufus Cheeks death on 21 Feb 2012 in Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Bayes Rufus Cheeks's memorial?

    Latitude: 36.6227989
    Longitude: -81.2241974

Family Members:

Parent

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Granville Cheeks

(1922 - 1998)

Spouse

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Geneva Joy Byrd Cheeks

(1939 - 2013)

Siblings

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Frances Cheeks Absher

(1944 - 2013)

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Ruby Elizabeth Cheeks

(1946 - 1948)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saddle Creek Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6227989, -81.2241974

2. Ward-Sexton Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6260000, -81.2296000

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6232986, -81.2324982

4. Benjamin Phipps Family Cemetery
Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6333000, -81.2269400

5. Bachelors Ward Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6261920, -81.2388380

6. Rose Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6138220, -81.2401380

7. Bridle Creek Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6177260, -81.2445850

8. Osborne Fort Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6009430, -81.2295110

9. Grace Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6187458, -81.2531391

10. Columbus Carrico Family Cemetery
Elk Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6380000, -81.1997000

11. Enoch Ward Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6405500, -81.2465700

12. Alexander Phipps Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6269490, -81.2557980

13. Hash-Shaver Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6042160, -81.2484510

14. A B Cox Cemetery
Fox, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6154450, -81.2567280

15. Alexander D. Osborne Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6119140, -81.1931400

16. Charlie Bryant Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6275740, -81.2637970

17. Andrew Jackson Haga Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5988000, -81.1974300

18. Ruth Howell Gravesite
Cox Mill, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5906680, -81.2195970

19. William Ham Family Cemetery
Cox Mill, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5920690, -81.2109530

20. Grayson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6240130, -81.2650110

21. Silas Ward Family Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5944650, -81.2447570

22. Reed Cox Cemetery
Bridle Creek, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6174390, -81.2661810

23. Gold Hill Cemetery - Old
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.6035900, -81.2601310

24. Ben Taylor Cemetery
Independence, Grayson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.5938300, -81.1990000