James Checket
May 7, 1937 — September 11, 2011
James W. Checket, 74, of Lebanon, died on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at his home.
He was born on Friday, May 07, 1937 to William I. Checket and Carlotta Checket nee Kleinfelter in Lebanon. He was a member of St. Jacob''s Kimmerling''s Church. He was a retired music teacher, musician and arranger of music. He was also a member of the Musicians Union. James was the cofounder of "Octagon" and was involved with Lebanon Big Swing Band.
Surviving are wife Sally Ann Miller-Checket, Lebanon; daughter Kathy Marie Price, Marlton, NJ; sons Christopher J. Checket, Lebanon, Keith A. Checket, Lebanon; 6 grandchildren; brothers William E. Checket, Jonestown, Thomas R. Checket, North Cape May, NJ; sister Diane spouse of James Grim, Oklahoma City, OK; several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 2:00 PM at St. Jacob''s Kimmerling''s Church, 1 St. Jacobs Drive, Lebanon.
Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to GSH Hospice, PO Box 1281, Lebanon, PA 17042 or St. Jacob''s Kimmerling''s Church- Music Ministry, 1 St. Jacob''s Drive, Lebanon PA 17046.
Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.
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