James Arnold Cheesman of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Friday, November 4, 2022 in Waldron, Arkansas. James was born June 8, 1961 in Waldron, Arkansas to Dempsie Cheesman and Maxine Waite Cheesman. He was 61 years old.
James was a man who was never married and had no children. However, he enjoyed being with his large extended family and friends. He was also up a trip to go fishing or hunting and in the summer he loved going swimming.
James leaves behind to cherish his memory, his long time girlfriend, Linda Ragland, and siblings: Barbara Scott, Mayrene Payne, Louis Swafford, Mary Ann Manning, John Ed Cheesman, David Cheesman and Dean Cheesman. James will forever remain in the hearts of a host of nieces and nephews. James will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including many friends and neighbors he loved dearly.
James was preceded in death by his parents Dempsie and Maxine, brothers Jerry Dale Cheesman and Dempsie Ray Cheesman and sisters, Judy Cox and Jane Underwood.
James’ graveside celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
James visitation will be Monday, November 7, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.