Mr. Walter Cheely passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 on the lawn of the Springfield Baptist Church at 2:30 P.M. with Reverend Calvin Hatcher officiating. Interment was held in the Sandy Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mitchell.
Walter was born to the parentage of the late Mr. William Cheely, Sr. and Mrs. Ida Cheely on October 24, 1975 at the Talmadge Hospital in Augusta. He was a member of the St. James Christian Fellowship Church. Walter was a graduate of the Washington County High School, Class of 1995. He later attended Sandersville Technical College and earned a CNA certification. Walter worked as a cook at Kudzo Grill, Central Care Group Homes, RHA, the Oconee Center, the Central State Hospital, and Legacy Homes of Eatonton. He was the comedian of his family, always making others laugh. Walter was always an inspiration and encouraging individual regardless of a good or a bad day. He saw passed a persons flaws to see the good in them. Walter enjoyed going to church, listening to music, playing cards, shooting pool, hanging with the “King Street Crew,” talking about the Georgia Bulldogs, and spending time with his family and friends. His demeanor was that of love, compassion, happiness, and strength. Walter always made time to spend with his son and goddaughters. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. Ellis Hatcher, Mr. Willie Albert Cheely, and Mrs. Winnie Lou Cheely; and several aunts and uncles.
Mr. Cheely leaves cherished memories to his son, Mr. Jarrel Fields; mother, Mrs. Ida Cheely Gindraw; siblings, Mrs. Sheryl (Arthur) Folsom, Evangelist Beverly (Elder Robert) Hawkins, and Mr. William (Shanla) Cheely, Jr.; grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Hatcher; god-brother, Mr. Itego (Tasha) Tanner; god-daughters, Ms. Rajanae Booze and Ms. Juzie Booze; devoted friends, Mr. Jarvis Hooks, Mr. Willie Smith, Ms. Sabrina Dixon, and Ms. Tokashema Griner; nine aunts; five uncles; six nephews; five nieces; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
M. C. Smith Funeral Home in charge.