Rudy R. Cheatham, 88, died March 18, 2022.  Rudy was a Business Owner, Flooring Professional and a Baptist. He also served in the US Navy and was a Kentucky Colonel.

Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Cheatham and daughter, Denise.

He is survived by his children, Deanna Russell, David Cheatham, Kevin Cheatham, and Dale Cheatham. Also by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

A friendly man. Always a smile on his face. A gentle man and a gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Donations may be made in his name to the Cornerstone Hospice, Lakeland, FL.

There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10:00 - 10:30 AM, followed by a service at 10:30 AM.

Burial at Bay Pines National Cemetery, later.