Graveside Services for Mr. Gary Michael Cheesman, 60, of Ravia, Oklahoma will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 2:00 p. m. at the Ravia Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Smith officiating. 

Mr. Cheesman passed away on March 13, 2017 at his residence.  The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

Gary was born on February 6, 1957 in Waldron, Arkansas to Mearl Cheesman and Betty (Starr) Cheesman. He grew up in this area and attended Ravia Schools. Gary worked for several years for the Unimin Plant in Mill Creek, Oklahoma as a miner. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as his hobbies.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his companion, Kthy Hogburg; a son, Quinton Cheesman; a brother Wayne and two sisters, Linda and Janice.

Gary is survived by his daughter, Kylie Yoss and husband Michael of Milburn, Oklahoma; his son, Jeremy Umsted of Ravia; grandchildren, Whitney, Conner, Kaylie Bivings, Kaitlyn, Lacy, and Yancey Yoss; his brother, Keith Cheesman; two sisters, Cathy Scarberry and husband David and Sharon Hester.

Pallbearers for the service will be: Levi Pierce, Conner Bivings, Keith Cheesman, Michael Yoss, Jay Lane and Jeremy Umsted. Honorary Bearers will be: Tye Eason, Ray Johnston, Johnny Ruth, Bill Ramey and Jason Nunez.