William Nathaniel Cheezum Jr.

William Nathaniel Cheezum, Jr., 73, of Cordova, MD, died peacefully sleeping, under Talbot Hospice care in his home, Friday, May 27, 2016. Bill was born in Easton, MD, on July 13, 1942, son of the late William Nathaniel Cheezum Sr. and Agnes Marie Grenadier Cheezum of Cordova, MD. Bill served honorably in the National Guard from 1961 – 1967. He began his career at Esskay Poultry Plant in Cordova. Becoming a licensed electrician, skilled welder, and Jack of all Trades, he was known throughout the community for providing many services for trade or minimal pay. In 1978, Easton Utilities hired Bill; spanning a career of 25 years. He retired as Gas Dept. Superintendent. The Cordova Volunteer Fire Department, recognized Bill for 55 years of faithful service including positions such as President, Assistant Chief, Chief, Engineer, Chief Engineer, First Lieutenant, Trustee, EMT, Ambulance crew, Firefighter, Fair event volunteer, and Chaplin. Bill, Barbara, and his family faithfully attended Church of the Nazarene in Easton and Denton. He served as a Teacher, Evangelist, Church board member and Sunday school superintendent plus many hours were spent cooking and serving meals for various church and community events. Bill’s love of his Lord shined through his singing and evangelism ministry reaching beyond church to nursing homes, Tuckahoe Steam and Gas, various community events, and spanning globally to a mission trip to Costa Rica. In his leisure, Bill loved going fishing and hunting sharing his rewards with many neighbors and friends. Second to God, his love for his family included his wife of 52 years, Barbara Ann Jewell Cheezum; children, William (Dicky) Nathaniel Cheezum, III and Cynthia Ann Cheezum; plus grandchildren, Andrew William Cheezum, and Sarah Courtney Scaglione. He is also survived by his brother, W. Ronald Cheezum, and his wife, Sherry Cheezum of Salisbury; his sister-in-law Geraldine Cheezum of Easton, and his uncle, Doug Cheezum of Cordova. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert R. Cheezum, Sr. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 1, from 6-8 P.M., at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St. in Easton. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 1pm at The Cordova Volunteer Fire Department, 11864 Kitty’s Corner Rd, Cordova, MD. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton. Family invites a time of meal and fellowship at the firehouse. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Denton Church of the Nazarene, 10660 Greensboro Rd, Denton, MD 21629, or to the Cordova Volunteer Fire Department.

William Nathaniel Cheezum Jr.

July 13, 1942 - May 27, 2016