Raymond W. “Critter” Cheatham

Cheatham, Jr., Raymond W. "Critter", of Marine, Illinois, died on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the age of 53. Dear son of Raymond W. (Laura) Cheatham, Sr. and the late Edith Cheatham; devoted father of Amanda Cheatham; loving fiancé of Debbie Drioane; beloved grandfather of Christina Cheatham and Jessica Whitehead; dear step-father of Amanda Camp; dear brother of Mark Cheatham, Debbie Andrews and Renee Crews; Loving uncle and dear friend to many; also survived by his former spouse, Linda Conner. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cassandra Cheatham and sister, Tammy Beatman. He was employed as a Truck Driver, enjoyed fishing, computer games, playing with grandkids; proudly served in US Navy on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Aircraft Carrier and was a plank owner as well. Memorials may be made to the Disabled Veterans.