Owen P. Cheatham, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana died Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was a son of the late William Martin Cheatham & Myrtie Elliott Cheatham.
Throughout his glorious life of 93 years and marriage of 70 years, there are many throughout the community who got to know him as a God-loving man, great husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and friend. His church life and church family (First Baptist, North Indianapolis) was dear to his heart, and he was a long-time Deacon and leader. As the long-time co-owner of Cheatham & Moore Barber Shop, he gave many first haircuts, last haircuts, grad haircuts and even nursing home haircuts. The barber shop hosted a diverse group of clients from all walks of life...with spirit, comedy, sincerity and unlimited topics of conversation...news, sports, politics and human relationships! He was also extremely dedicated to Southern Cross Masonic Lodge. The Prayers and well wishes from so many over the past few months are greatly appreciated. His endearing Faith, Positivity and kind spirit will endure with us and be memorable always.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, James (Bill) Cheatham and 2 sisters: Maxine Cheatham Lasley and Frances Cheatham Buckner.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 70 years: Ernestine Cowherd Cheatham
1 sister: Irene "Dimple" Burks (St Louis, MO)
1 son: Eric Cheatham (Charlene)
2 daughters: Anita Nibbs (Robert II) and Lisa Hayes (Elder Eric Sr.)
8 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren
His barbershop, church & community family
1 nephew: Jerry (Mary) Cowherd of Greensburg, KY
Several other nephews & nieces
Funeral Service: Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of North Indianapolis, 880 West 28th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Visitation: After 3:00pmET on Friday
Burial: Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:00amET in the Lincoln Memory Gardens, 6851 Indianapolis Rd, Whitestown, Indiana
Mr. Cheatham was also a longtime employee of the Craig & Glazebrooks Funeral Service, who has been entrusted with his final arrangements.
For more information about this obituary, contact Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg.
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