Daniel Edwin Cheek

Daniel Edwin Cheek, age 36, of Bennett died Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Mr. Cheek was born July 3, 1983 in Moore County, the son of Ronald and Deborah Cooper Cheek of Bennett. He was a 2001 Graduate of North Moore High School, attended Sandhills Community College and was a 2012 graduate of ECPI University of Greensboro, NC. Daniel was employed as a Certified Medical Assistant with Delo Medical Associates. Daniel was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, who never met a stranger. He was a comedian and always helped others. He loved cars and motorcycles, deer hunting, fishing and enjoyed playing a round of golf. Surviving his wife: Christian (Chrissy) Cheek, son, Jaxon Edwin Cheek, daughter, Lilly Claire Cheek, all of the home; parents, Ronald and Deborah Cooper Cheek, of Bennett; sister, Kimberly Cheek of Siler City; brother: Casey Cheek and wife, Carrie, of Bennett; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Reverend Rick and Dianna LeBaube of Lexington; sister-in-law, Kathy Gregg and husband, Kevin of Reidsville; nephews, Braxton Cheek and Samuel Gregg; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The body will lie in state on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 12:00 PM - 1:45 PM at Oakley Baptist Church, 2300 Siler City-Glendon Road, Siler City, NC. A private family service will be held at 2:00 PM with Dr. Jeff Johnson officiating. Speakers will be set up outside the church for those who would like to attend the service in their cars for proper social distancing. Burial will follow at 3:00pm in the church cemetery. All are welcome to attend the burial with proper social distancing. The family will also be receiving friends at the home in Bennett. Memorials may be made to Oakley Baptist Church Family Life Building Fund, 2300 Siler City-Glendon Road, Siler City, NC 27344 or to Ronald McDonald House, 101 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517, www.rmhc.com. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Cheek Family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhomecom.