Ray-CHERRY-Obituary

Ray CHERRY

Newport News, Virginia

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NEWPORT NEWS - Ray Cherry, born in Whitakers (Edgecombe County), N.C. on Sept. 8, 1951, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at Riverside Hospital in Newport News.He was a graduate of Phillips High School in Battlesboro, N.C. He then relocated to Virginia to be with family and to pursue a...

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In Loving Memory of Ray Cherry - 14Nov2025 Today, we pause to honor and remember a remarkable man-Ray Cherry. To those who knew him, Ray was far more than a friend. He was a steady presence, a source of laughter, and the kind of person whose warmth filled any room he walked into. Ray had a way of making people feel seen and valued, and he carried that gift with a quiet grace that left a lasting impression on everyone around him. Ray lived with a generous spirit. He gave his time freely,...

In memory of a true friend. My heart is heavy with the loss, yet I am filled with gratitude for the times we shared. You were a constant light, bringing laughter and strength into every moment we spent together. Your kindness, loyalty, and warmth touched everyone around you in ways that words can´t fully capture. I will carry those memories, and they will remain a source of comfort, even in the sorrow. Rest easy, my friend-you will always be remembered, always missed, and always loved.

Gone but never forgotten!

Forever missed and never forgotten

Love you always my #1 favorite cuz, R.I.P Wth our Awesome GOD, Love your cuz, Dee " Deloise C Jones" SnowBall".

I will never forget the night of graduation from Riverside School of Practical Nursing! We were all given White New Testament Bibles and a Red Rose! Ray decided he wAs going to carry the Rose between his Teeth he had us all in stitches. No matter how bad things seemed Ray could always make us laugh! He was a true friend!

My heart is saddened today to hear about Baby Ray. I will always remember the good times at Phillips!

How can you say goodbye, when you never thought the road would lead here. Ray, you and I have been friends more than 20 years. You will always be more than a friend to me, you were "family". We shared many good times together, and I will always thank God for bringing someone so positive into my life. I will never forget you, Ray, my friend, my brother..my family.

Rest Well, Brother
Alfonso "Birdie" Steward

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.