Gary Cheatwood, age 51, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville.
Gary attended the Houston Community College, got his degree in nursing, and was an ER Staff nurse. He was an RN and traveled all over the world helping those who were in need, and especially enjoyed taking care of children who were very ill. He used his nursing skills in Mexico, and during Katrina.
Gary is preceded in death by his grandparents, Sie and Helen Turner; stepfather, Harold Crowley; niece, Aalyah Slack; and nephew, Matthew Cheatwood. He is survived by his father, Roy Cheatwood of Dothan, Ala.; mother, Gail Cheatwood Crowley of Clinton; brother, Mike Green and wife Leann of Knoxville; sister, Michelle Paige and significant other, Albert Slack of Clinton; nieces, Ashley and Shelby Cheatwood; and nephews, Terry Paige, and Cody Cheatwood. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends.
Gary’s family will receive his friends on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 6-8 p.m. with his celebration of life following at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. Gary’s interment will be private.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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