Joseph Checkett, Sr.

Mr. Joseph Checkett, Sr., 76, of Corning, AR., passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Mercy-Jefferson Hospital in Festus, MO. Mr. Checkett was born on September 20, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. He was a retired machinist at Boeing Air in Saint Louis, MO. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, rounds of golf, repairing electronics and riding bicycles. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was member of the Old Millhouse General Baptist Church in Corning, AR.

He is survived by four children Jennifer Jones and husband Kenneth of Jonesboro, AR., Jonathan Checkett and wife Tara of Corning, AR., Donna Farver of Saint Louis, MO., Joe Checkett and wife Karie of Arnold, MO.; four sisters Carol Whitehead of Arnold, MO., Mary Bove of Saint Louis, MO., June Marez of Santa Cruz, CA., Virgina Zekoll of Glasgow, MO.; one brother Thomas Checkett of Springfield, MO.; five grandchildren Gabrial Checkett, Gideon Checkett, Joseph Checkett, Erika Farver and Maxwell Farver.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Ann (Herren) Checkett; his parents Thomas and Ethel (Seegers) Checkett; two brothers Lawrence Checkett and James Checkett.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stephen Burns officiating. Burial will follow the service at Richwoods Cemetery in Corning, AR., with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 1:00 PM until the time of services.

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