Rickey Daniel Cheeks, Jr. was born April 25, 1985 to the parentage of Rickey Daniel Cheeks, Sr. and Lisa Williams Cheeks.  He was their first bundle of joy given to them from God.

He accepted Christ at  the age of 14 joining Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Lanett, Alabama.  He attended and graduated from Lanett High School in 2003.  Rickey was an avid University of Alabama fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth Cheeks, grandfather, Alfred Cheeks and maternal grandfather, Ernest Williams. He was also preceded in death by three uncles, Donald Williams, Terry Marshall, and Rodney Marshall.

His unforgettable memories will be cherished by:  his parents, Rickey D. and Lisa Williams Cheeks, Sr.; a sister, Alissha Cheeks; grandmother, Ethel Ruth Marshall; great-grandmother, Mary Williams all of Lanett, AL; and, a host of special uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.