Bert Samuel Cheatham III, age 57 of Collinsville, IL, born September 27, 1963 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his residence.

Bert worked as a computer code writer for Cass Information Systems in St. Louis, MO.  He enjoyed fishing and was an animal lover.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Samuel Cheatham Jr; and five canine companions.

He is survived by his mother, Sonja ( nee Sauerhage) Cheatham of Collinsville, IL; a brother, Rodney (Julie) Cheatham of Collinsville, IL; two nieces, Taylor and Meghan; and a cat, Bill.

Private burial will be held at New Hanover Cemetery in Columbia, IL.

Memorials may be made in Bert's honor to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and mailed to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at barrywilsonfuneralhome.com