Obituary of Danny Cheney, 65

Mr. Danny Cheney, 65, transitioned from earth to glory on September 18, 2020. Danny Keith " Black" Cheney Obituary For l am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, l have finished my course, l have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 11 Timothy 4:6-8 Danny Keith Cheney was called to his Heavenly home on Friday September 18th at Christus Cabrini hospital. He was born on June 27, 1955 to the union of Kerry and Amy Cross-Cheney in Pineville, Louisiana. He was the 4th of 9 siblings. DANNY accepted Christ at age 12 and was baptised at the Mt SINAI BAPTIST CHURCH in Campti, Louisiana by the late Rev Robert Williams, Pastor. He immediately transferred his membership to Oakland Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Roosevelt Shorter and presently Rev. Elvin Hurts where he remained until his death. His two favorite Bible scriptures were Ps 23 and Is 54:17 Danny was educated in Rapides Parish and graduated from Alexandria Senior high school. He had a great love for football and was the captain of the team, leading the Ash Trojans to many championships. Upon graduation he joined the United States Army serving his country proudly. After returning home Danny became employed at Central State Hospital where he retired after 34 years. Danny was a quiet but very friendly person. He was very close to his mother and they shared an extraordinary bond that only a mother and son could have. On December 6 1976 Danny joined in matrimony to Elizabeth Teasley and to this union was blessed with one child Opel Cheney. Danny's family continued to grow, later having a son Danny "Lil Danny" Hayward. As life continued Danny's love for his family got stronger with the birth of his grandchildren: Christine Cierra Powell, Ana Ko Hayward, and Danny Easton Hayward. He was very proud of his children and spoke of them and their accomplishments often. Danny was the 4th of 7 boys who were all Inseparable. They enjoyed each others company, sharing love and laughter as brothers do. Danny also was a protector to his two younger sisters. Proceeded him in death; Father, Kerry Cheney Sr., 3 brothers, Gary Wayne, John Earl, Larry Cheney. Paternal Grandparents, Randall and Margaret Cheney, Maternal Grandparents John and Phyllis Cross. Danny leaves in God's care his loving and devoted mother, Amy Cheney, Alexandria, Louisiana, One daughter, Opel Cheney, Los Angeles Ca., one son, Lil Danny (Courtney) Hayward, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 3 Brothers, Kerry Cheney Jr, Bobby Ray (Karen)Cheney, Stefan (Sylvia) Cheney all of Alexandria Louisiana. 2 sisters Candice Cheney, Alexandria Louisiana, Karen Cheney, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Emma Celeste Hayward a daughter he raised. Alone with a caravan of many precious family members and friends whom he held dear to his heart. Please keep the Cheney family in prayer. ~Miller and Hill The Funeral Directors~