Washington, North Carolina
Mr. James Edward Cherry, age 71, a resident of 1042 North Respess Street, Washington, NC died Sunday November 27, 2016 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice of Greenville.
A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 1, 2016 at Oakdale Cemetery of Washington officiated by Eddie Bowen. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Cherry, Sr., Kenneth Cherry, Jr., James Cherry, Kyle Bullock, Sr., Jeffrey Bullock and Kevin Bullock.
The family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday November 30, 2016 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory and following the graveside funeral service at the home of Mr. Cherry’s daughter: Melissa Rivenbark located at 1042 North Respess Street, Washington.
Mr. Cherry was born in Gatesville, TX on April 26, 1945 son of the late James Cherry and the late Jeanette Williams Cherry. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School and worked as a self-employed master electrician. Mr. Cherry was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 1800 and a member of East Carolina Wild Fowl Guild.
Survivors include three daughters: Tiffany Cherry Bey (David) of Kernersville, NC, Melissa Cherry Rivenbark (Chris) of Washington and Amanda Jeanette Cherry of Charleston, SC; two brothers: Clifton Cherry of Washington and Kenneth Cherry (Lori) of Fuquay Varina, NC; two sisters: Theresa Bullock (Kyle) of Washington and Nellie Khanamoko (Charles) of Texas; four grandchildren: Owen Bey, Colin Rivenbark, Ryan Rivenbark and Spencer Rivenbark and Mr. Cherry’s faithful and protective feline companion Zoey. Mr. Cherry was predeceased by his step-mother: Bernice S. Cherry and a brother: Samuel Cherry.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Cherry family.
I was looking at my army pictures from ft sill Oklahoma And saw James name on back of a picture. I have an extra picture if a family member would like to have a picture. God bless James family. I am living in Raleigh now.
Dean Lamont
March 17, 2018 | Raleigh, NC
Will always love and miss my Big Brother..God bless our family with strength and special memories--and great friends..
Nellie and Charles Khanamoko
November 30, 2016 | Fort Worth, TX
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I'm here if you need anything.
Jennifer Shea
November 29, 2016 | Washington, NC
SORRY TO HERE OF JIMMES PASSIN HE WAS A LONG TIME FRIEND AND COWORKER HE WILL BE MISSED.
November 29, 2016
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad Tiffany. Prayers of comfort and peace for you and for your family.
Alisa Dowell
November 28, 2016 | Kernersville, NC
Tiffany & Melissa, I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. May your memories sustain you during the days ahead.
Kristi Boyd Woolard
November 28, 2016 | Wendell, NC