PASTOR JAMES CHEATTEAM

Pastor James Cheatteam entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 58. He was a native of Harvey, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Rev. Cheatteam was installed as pastor of Sunrise Baptist Church in 1998. Beloved husband of the late Shannon Cheatteam. Devoted father of Tamara (Van) Rodney, Rennie Beverly,  Lula Ellsworth, and the late Brandy Johnson. Grandfather of the later Baby Johnson.  Son of the late Adolph and Beatrice Cheatteam. Brother of Alvin Cheatteam, Betty Duplessis, and the late Doris Rounds, Helen Thomas, Diane Handy, Ruby, Adolph, Jr., Sidney, Garrison, and Larry Cheatteam, Sr., also survived by 9 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Sunrise Baptist Church, St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, and neighboring churches are invited to attend the viewing at Sunrise Baptist Church 1325 LeBoeuf St. Gretna, LA on Friday, September 20, 2019 remains will lie in repose from 12:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. Funeral Services will be held at St. Stephen  Missionary Baptist Church 1738 L. B. Landry Ave.  New Orleans,  LA on Saturday, September  21, 2019 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Norman Francis host pastor/ Pastor Lionel Hester officiating. Visitation will begin at  8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery - Westwego, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.