Richard C. Cheek, age 69, of Atlanta, GA passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. Richard was the son of Myrlene Cheek and the late William Harold Cheek. He was preceded in death by his brothers Manson Cheek and Christopher Cheek. In addition to his mother, Richard is survived by his partner of 34 years, David Spooner, brother Jeffery Cheek (Mona) of Orange Bch, AL, and several nieces and nephews. Richard was a graduate of Georgia State University, a Vietnam veteran, and was employed by the Veterans Administration Atlanta Regional Office for 35 years. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, August 9th at Wages and Sons Funeral Home, 1040 Main St., Stone Mountain, GA