Dennis P. "Denny" Cheatham

Dennis P. “Denny” Cheatham, age 75, of Dayton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Denny was a lifelong resident of Dayton. He graduated from Colonel White High School, class of 1964, and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Denny worked for 46 years at WHIO as a videographer for Channel 7, where we won 3 Emmy’s. He was inducted into the Dayton Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He enjoyed his job, the early morning calls to get to a news story, the people he worked with, the first responders he met, and friends he made at all the places where he was a regular customer. Denny shared special memories about the many trips he took covering stories in the United States and overseas with anyone who would ask. He was probably best known for his wit and his “pleasant” disposition.

Denny was devoted to and cherished his beloved wife of 41 years, Joan, who preceded him in death in 2010. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Doris Cheatham; sister and brother-in-law, Thomasine and Jack Beard; and niece, Kathy Nelson.

He is survived by his brother, William (Karen) Cheatham, nieces, Candice, (Mike) Hadden and Lisa Honrath; nephews, Jack (Margaret) Beard, Kevin Beard, Billy Cheatham and Daniel Nelson; several great- nieces and great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services 7 PM Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Marker and Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike with John Beard officiating. Committal service Wednesday at Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5pm till service time. The family would like to express special thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Good Sam, Grandview, Miami Valley, and Kettering Hospitals. A special thank you to Dr. Louis Heckman and the staff at Lincoln Park Manor for their loving care and kindness and to his caring neighbors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton in Denny’s memory.