Jason Cheely

           Jason Christopher Cheely, 42, of Ft. Smith passed from this life on December 26, 2020.  He was born August 17, 1978 at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX to Charles & Patricia (Goetz) Cheely.  Jason worked at ABB (Baldor) where he was still employed.  To all that knew him he was a huge Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packer Fan by his sports card collection; even got to attend several professional games in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Denver.  Jason was active in the Boy Scouts reaching the Rank of Eagle Scout.  Also, he was a member of the Northside ROTC program becoming a company commander.  With his dual role in Boy Scouts and ROTC he joined in the fun setting up the Boy Scouts Halloween Spook jamboree at “Y” City camp thru his high school years.  He was preceded in death by his Great-Grandparents Charles C. & Rosie (Painter) Cheely, Grandpa Charles R Cheely, Great-Grandparents Elroy C. and Alice A Woll and Betty A Goetz from Milwaukee, WI.

          Jason is survived by his parents; Grandma Donnie Cheely of Poteau; uncles/aunts Bennie (wife) Nancy Cheely of Spiro; Richard (wife) Tonya of Calhoun; Jimmy (wife) Brenda of Panama; Janice Harrison (companion) Richard of Poteau; Catherin Glick of Denver, CO; Randy Glick of Houston, TX; numerous cousins; and his best friend Grady (wife) Melissa Breazzeal of Ft Smith.

          Services will be 2 pm – Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Evans Chapel, Poteau with final resting place in Shady Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Bennie, Bennie Jr, Richard, Dusty & Jimmy Cheely, Grady Breazzeal.  Honorary will be Avery Glick of Denver Co and Jennifer Glick of Dallas, TX.

          The family will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

          Our deepest thank you to the doctors and nurses at Mercy ICU who gave their dedication, love and support to our son Jason while battling Covid-19.  It’s a real disease; please show your support for those who are battling this virus and to the medical staff that puts in endless hours in taking care of those in need;  Please love one another by wearing your mask!