Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ruby Cheek Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
She was born in Hoke County, NC on April 20, 1937 to the late Ernest Bullins and Levia Simpson Bullins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Cheek and siblings William Bullins and Sylvia Jones.
Ruby worked many years for Russell Athletics in Carthage and was a loving and active member of Mt. Pleasant Christian Church. Ruby was a great cook and kind caregiver to those in need. She loved helping others and loved her family and church family.
She is survived by her sons Jesse "Lewis" Cheek (Lisa) of Carthage, James "David" Cheek (Goldie) of Aberdeen; grandson James David Cheek, II (Emma Crews) and great-grandson Easton James Cheek. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church with the funeral service following at 4:00 PM with Pastor Chandler Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in memory of Ruby (4460 Lobelia Rd., Vass, NC 28394).
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Ruby Ann (Bullins) Cheek, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
600 W. Main St., Sanford, NC 27332
Make a Donation
in Ruby Cheek's name
People and places connected with Ruby
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Ruby's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ruby Cheek's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
