Ronald Anthony Cheese, Sr.

On January 21, 2026, Ronald A. Cheese's classroom grew quiet as the final school bell softly rang, marking his dismissal in Largo, Florida. He began life lesson on February 20, 1953, in Groveland, FL, where his first chapter was written by his parents, Willie L. Cheese and Pernelle Y. Cheese. Earlier in the lesson, Ronald's foundation was built on structure and discipline. After graduating from Groveland High School in 1971, he entered service through the United States Military Academy at West Point, where precision and order shaped the man he would become. Upon graduating from West Point in 1975, he began serving his country in the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant. His military career included several duty stations, beginning at Fort Sill, followed by three years stationed in New Ulm, West Germany, at Wiley Barracks. His final duty station was Fort Stewart, where he rose to the rank of Captain. After completing his service, he resigned from active duty to follow his dream of becoming a teacher. Capt. Ronald A. Cheese married Rhoda Henderson June 7, 1975. From this union came his children, Jaime Lynn Cheese, his daughter, and Ronald Anthony Cheese Jr., his son. He later went to marry Lori Ann Robinson, his current wife on October 4, 1982. He earned his teaching credentials and taught several schools throughout Central Florida, eventually finding his way to Edgewater High School, where he taught mathematics and coached basketball earning him the name "Coach Cheese." Outside of the classroom he still had love for numbers and the strategy of the game. One of his favorite pastimes was playing poker at the Hard Rock Casino. Capt. Cheese was preceded in death by those who were part of the original equation of his life; Willie L. Cheese (Father), Pernell Y. Cheese (Mother), Julius P. Cheese Sr. (Brother), Dorothy Mason (Sister). Capt. Cheese lessons are carried forward by: Wife - Lori. A. Cheese, Brother - Michael Cheese, Children - Jaime L. Cheese and Ronald Anthony Cheese Jr. (Monisha), Grandchildren - Jermia L Alston, Jermaya L. Alston, Jermaine L. Alston II, Ra'Leah A. Cheese, Raven A. Cheese, Great-Grandchildren - Jessiah and Omari, his special nieces - Cassandra Cheese-Graham and Angie Mason McLean (Dave) also a host of nieces/nephews, friends, loved ones and his cherished students.

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Ronald Anthony Cheese, Sr.

February 20, 1953 - January 21, 2026