Kenneth Earsel Cheek

Kenneth Earsel Cheek of Hamilton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio August 2, 1972 to Earsel and Phyllis Cheek. He attended New Miami Local Schools also received his police, firefighter, EMT and nursing certifications at Butler Tech Hamilton. Kenneth was very proud of his hometown,
The Village of New Miami. He coached football, spent numerous years patrolling the streets as a policeman, and eventually becoming the police chief. He also served as Mayor of New Miami, worked at the Butler County Sheriffs Office, Hamilton Municipal Court and Oxford Twp. Police Department. He ended the work force as a nurse for the Butler County Care Facility.

He is survived by his mother Phyllis Cheek, his wife Sandra Cheek and children Adam Smith, Elijah Cheek, Shiann Cheek, Avery Cheek, Bella Cheek, Kyra Chapman and Malique Farthing; his grandchildren: Danielle (Colin) Hensley-Spicer, Kendra Smith, Jerrick (Katie) Holland and Gunner Smith; and one great grand child, Hunter Hart. Kenneth is also survived by his brother Donald (Donna) Cheek, his sister Teresa (Todd) Roberts, and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father Earsel (Jim) Cheek. a sister Rita Smith, and grandson Axel Smith.

Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home has been entrusted with Kenneth's arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Treasured Memories online at tmcfunding.com to help cover funeral costs. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Hospice of Cincinnati and his care team Donna, Erika and Pricilla.