Charles Edward Cheatham

Charles "Buddy" Edward Cheatham, 70, of Tavares, Florida, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Eustis, Florida, he was a lifelong resident of Lake County. He was a Master Craftsman in mill work and fine carpentry. Buddy enjoyed fishing, BBQ cookouts, NASCAR racing, Miami Dolphins Football and woodworking. He was of Baptist Faith and grew up in the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora, FL. He is predeceased by his Brother, Lawrence Cheatham. He is survived by his Daughter, Sara Cheatham of Eustis, FL; Grandsons, Ethan and Sebastian Sapp of Eustis, FL; Life Companion, Marian Cheatham; Sisters, Barbara (David) Coffield of Jacksonville, FL, Carolyn (Dallas) Morgan of Burnsville, NC, Katherine (Lewis) Crawford of Mount Dora, FL, and Janice Walthers of Mount Dora, FL; and by numerous extended family and friends. A celebration of Buddy's life will be held at the Life Community Church of Eustis on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1;00PM. Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.