CPO Charles R. Cheer, USCG Ret., 79, of Pinellas Park, passed away on Thurs., November 29, 2012 at Hospice House Woodside. He was a survivor of prostate cancer and battled lung and brain cancer.
Born in Winding Gulf, WV, he moved to Florida in the early 1950’s. Charlie was a US Navy veteran of Korean and a US Coast Guard veteran of Vietnam. He retired after 22 years of service in 1973. He was the Dock Master at Admiral Farragut Academy and assisted with sailing lessons for more than 12 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 273, Madeira Beach and VFW Post 10137, Bushnell. He enjoyed boating, fishing, Buccaneer Football, and spending time with his family.
Charlie was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Pat; three sons, Michael (Gabi) of Seminole, Kevin (Zora) of So. Pasadena, and Joseph (Lynn) of Webster, FL.
Visitation for friends and family will begin at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave N, St. Petersburg. Services will follow at 12:30 PM. Interment with military honors will be presented at 12:30 PM on Thursday at FL National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell (exit 309 off I-75).
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So sorry for your loss. May good memories carry you throughout this sorrowful time. Always remember memories are the legacy of love. With Love, Pat and Mike
Kevin, Zora, Mrs. Cheer and all the Cheer family, So sorry to read about the passing of your husband and father. Please accept our condolences for your loss. His service to our country and to the students at AFA were much appreciated. Thank you , Scott,Anita and Adam Graves
Pat, Michael, Kevin, Joe, and all the Cheer Family, My heart goes out to you in your time of loss and I will miss Charlie’s always smiling face as my neighbor. I enjoyed our
driveway discussions and it makes me very sad to lose such a fine person and neighbor to death. The Bible calls death an enemy and promises it will be “brought to nothing”. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Charlie now rests in our memories but also in our Creator, Jehovah God’s memory for the resurrection that Jesus told us to have faith in. (John 5:28, 29) My sincere condolences to your entire family. With Care and Concern, Mary Mondejar
Sorry to hear about Charlie passing. He and I were stationed together on the USCGC Juniper 1964 to 1966.We had quite a crew then and there was never a dull moment. I will miss him but I will always remember the good times during those two years together.
John [Jack} Seaman CWO4 USCG[Ret]
Served with Charlie on CGC Juniper. I was a BM32 and learned alot from him.Sorry to see him go.CWO4 Daniel R Oakley USCG retired
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cheer family today. It was great seeing everyone today even at such a sad time.I’m sure Charles was with us in spirit. I will never forget our vacation in the keys and the huge Mahi Mahi that we caught together. The great memories live on ! See you on the other side my friend …