of Yellville, AR
July 16, 1962 - October 25, 2017
James Leroy ''Jim'' Cheever, age 55, of Yellville, Arkansas, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Jim was born July 16, 1962 to Perry and Bernice Cheever in Shakopee, Minnesota. He married his wife, Denise, December 29, 1990. He enjoyed figure-eight racing at the Raceway Park in Shakopee; he was a diehard Mopar fan. He and Denise moved to the area in 1995 and opened Cheever'sAuto Service and Towing in Yellville where he was owner/operator. He served the community with Yellville Volunteer Fire Department as for 20 years attaining the rank of Captain; a first responder, and city councilman. He was Catholic by faith.
Jim is survived by his wife, Denise of the home; two sons: Corey Cheever and Perry Cheever (Megan) both of Yellville; two granddaughters: McKenzie Faith Cheever and Madilyn Grace Cheever; his brother Dan Cheever (Carolyn) of Yellville; three sisters: Sarah Mobley (Ken) of Ortonville, Minnesota; Tessie Schmidt (Phillip) of Shakopee, Minnesota; and Anne Marie Herrmann (Dan) of Belle Plaine, Minnesota; several nieces and nephews; and many other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by a Grandson Brantley Leroy Cheever
A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, November 3, 2017 from 1:00 pm until service time at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
A prayer service will follow at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm led by Deacon Steve Triner of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Yellville, Arkansas.
Memorials may be made to Yellville Volunteer Fire Department, or to the family.
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8 Condolence(s)
Christina & Ana Feeser
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to Jim's family. He was a wonderful man. He helped my daughter and myself many times over the years. He was such a fair, honest, and decent man. He provided great service to the community for many years and will be sorely missed.
Lori Lyzenga
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Sarah, Dan, Tessie, Annie, and families,
All of you have my deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother, father, grandfather.
No words can express the loss of someone at such a young age.
Jim and all of you are in my prayers. Sorry I was not able to make it down to Arkansas for the services.
Sincerely,
Lori Lyzenga
Misty and Jimmy Pitts
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Are thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I've known Jim for many years and will always remember what a great and good hearted man he was.
heather wisham
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
I have known jim for 20+ years he was a good man a AWESOME Friend and at time a big softy (no matter how hard he tried not be to be) be will be missed greatly.
Shirley Martin
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. Will keep the family in prayer
David Adams
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Going to miss you buddy, God finally got someone to work on his Mopar. RIP buddy
Wendy Trenham
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Daniel and Carolyn Cheever
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
For the Jim Cheever family. I am so sorry for your lost.
Dan and Carolyn Cheever