Johnny “Junebug” Cheeks was born June 27, 1958, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Johnny Cheeks Sr. and Virginia Lee (Robinson) Cheeks.
Johnny attended Larned High School and graduated in 1976. After graduating, he went on to serve in the United States Army. After discharge from the military, he found his home in Hutchinson with his family in 1976. He worked as a forklift operator for Midwest Iron and Metal for many years. Johnny was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he participated in the church choir and as an usher. Serving the Lord was one of Johnny’s greatest joys and we all find peace in knowing that he is right where he wants to be.
Johnny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Winifred and Beulah Robinson, as well as many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Survivors include his daughter, Jonica Banks (Chris) of Clearwater, Florida; granddaughter, Aminah Banks who he was the greatest papa to; his mother, Virginia Cheeks of Hutchinson; sister, Jonnie Brown (Donnie) of Seattle, Washington; brother, Jerry Cheeks of Hutchinson; and longtime friend, Nece Killebrew.
A Celebration of Johnny’s Life will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 10:00 A.M., Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1015 E. 7th Ave, with Reverend William J. Green, Sr. officiating. A visitation will be held at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, on Tuesday, November 15, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.