On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, Keith Darnay Cheek, passed away surrounded by his family. Keith was born on November 6, 1955 in Canton, OH and is the son of Lawrence Jr., and Marie Cheek. He was a graduate of McKinley High School in Canton, OH and attended Northland College in Thief River Falls, MN. Keith was a former Juvenile Corrections Officer at Indian River School in Massillon, OH. Keith is preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Susie Cheek of Waynesburg, OH, and Thomas and Izlor Pride of Canton, OH.
Keith is survived by his loving parents, Lawrence, Jr., and Marie Cheek of Canton, OH; daughters, Quiana Darnee and Lanee Marshay Bradley of MD; son, Sean-Eric Darnay Cheek of Canton, OH; granddaughter, Carter Cheek of Canton, OH; sisters, Michelle L and Kystal (Robbie) Robinson of Canton, OH; nephew, Roland Cheek of Buffalo, NY; special aunt, Hundlean Dykes of Canton, OH; special cousins, April (Jerry) McLeod, Neal Stevens all of Canton, OH, Raymond Sales of Culver City, CA and a host of other relatives. Special thanks to the Chenault family and the Aultman Hospice staff.