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Charles Robinson
August 19, 2020
To Alisa and family, you have our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, Rev. Cherry. We will continue to pray for God's comfort during this time of bereavement and beyond.
viola holmes
August 11, 2020
To the family of Rev,James cherry would like you all to know that both your parents always thought of us as part of their family. we love and appreciate them for being so dear to us. may god continue to bless and keep all of you. Charles, Viola, Erika and Erik Holmes
Karen Mathis
August 8, 2020
The good man brings good things. Luke 6:45 There is beauty in a man of God. In his face the humility of Moses is seen. In his voice the wisdom of Solomon is heard. And in his heart, the Spirit of God is home. Thank you for 34+ years of wisdom , knowledge , patience ,joy , laughter and Love.. to the Aenon Baptist Church and the Rochester Community at large. We are better Kingdom worshipers for having walked alongside the Romans Roads alongside of you. Thank you Cherry family for sharing your dad, daddy, pop, papa , affectionally aka ... Pop Cherry. God bless you All.
Stephanie Jenkins
August 8, 2020
My condolences to the family. Thanking your family for blessing me while attending the Nazarence Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
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Barbara W
August 8, 2020
He gave us the word, he supported our family, a good man, he supported the Petition For Prayer back to public schools. May GOD bless him eternally and comfort the family in this time remembrance. Loving memories and condolences from Barbara Wright and the Wright family (Charlotte NC, Rochester NY)
Anita Cato
August 7, 2020
Prayers go out to the family...sending my deepest condolences...Pastor James L. Cherry Sr...will be truly miss.. ..
Malone
August 7, 2020
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Eulenda Cummings
August 7, 2020
My. Condolences family. Rev dr. James. L cherry Sr He was a great man in Rochester New York
Joyce Pettway
August 7, 2020
Our Prayers and Thoughts of Love Are With the Entire Cherry Family during this difficult hour. ....We sincerely send Strength and Comfort to each and every Family member during your hour of sorrow, your Father Was not just An Amazing Man but an Amazing Man Of God ; Love You Bishop & Lady Jan, Lisa Joy!.... I love to hear him say SHUT UPPP!....We Especially Love You Pastor James L. Cherry Jr. & First Lady Polly Cherry.....Humbly Submitted Prophet Pettway & Family
Annie and Renee Graham
August 7, 2020
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your loved one. Rev. Cherry was our pastor at the Aenon Missionary Baptist Church for more than 30 years and he and Mrs. Cherry were like family. He was a great man who did many great things for the community and will truly be missed. We loved him dearly and may he rest in peace!
Valerie Ward
August 7, 2020
Dear family, my heart and prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of both your mother and father and they did a wonderful job raising what now are fantastic adults they were proud of for sure. We look forward to the time we will see them again. I send much love to you all!
John Hood
August 7, 2020
My Pastor Cherry is a good man whose steps were ordered by the Lord to help me along my journey to heaven Grace and peace to family and friends
Merian Grant-Smith
August 7, 2020
Merian Grant-Smith
438 Arnett Blvd
Rochester, NY 14619
Charles,Viola,Erika,Erik Holmes
August 7, 2020
Our condolences to the Cherry family.We are so happy to have shared Pastor Cherry in our lives,
he was a good friend and mentor for all of us Pastor will always be in our hearts.
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James & Lin Blakemore
August 7, 2020
Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies go out to you & the entire Cherry Family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of Pop Cherry rest in peace. James & Lin Blakemore, King George, VA, Aug 07, 2020
Rochelle Brock
August 7, 2020
May your memories bring you and your family comfort. Rochelle Brock, Aenon Baptist Church Rochester NY August 7, 2020
Demond Meeks
August 7, 2020
Thank Pastor for believing in the youth and truly exemplifying humility and manhood in your daily walk.
Rev Dr Norvel Goff, Sr
August 7, 2020
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We were blessed to has Rev Dr and Sister Cherry in our lives.
Stephen Rutland
August 7, 2020
Love and will miss you Uncle Jimmy. Rest well!
Kelly Clark
August 7, 2020
Sending love to my family! I miss my Uncle Jimmy.
Judith Garcia
August 7, 2020
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Pastor Cherry has been and always in my heart.
Twanda Overton
August 7, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of Pastor Cherry, he was a shining lightning darkness such a wonderful spirit. Sending my condolences to the entire family may God bless and keep you all.
Lorraine Henderson
August 7, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Pastor Cherry passing May the family receive God's comfort and guidance. May the joy of the Lord Be Your strength.
Cynthia Gunner
August 7, 2020
The Gunner and Muhammad Family sending our prayers and love to the Cherry Family. Please remember in 2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. We can always hear Rev. Cherry quote his favorite scripture in Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ : nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God,who loved me, and gave himself for me. We are going to miss him but he has taught us how to live for Christ Jesus. God Bless, The Gunner and Muhammad Family
Angela and Frank Bryol
August 7, 2020
Keeping the Cherry's Family in our prayer. Love Angela and Frank Bryol
Mittie Broadnax
August 7, 2020
May the Lord Jesus strengthen and comfort you family at this season. We loved this man of God so deeply and respected him with HIGH honor. He was Pop Cherry. Great Warrior, disciple, stateman and soldier in the army of the Lord. We love and will miss you Daddy /Pop Pop! He has truly left a legacy. Mittie & David Broadnax
Deborah Cox
August 7, 2020
my heart aches to know you are not here anymore but my soul rejoices that you are in the eternal blessed presence of the Lord. - your Music Minister Deborah Cox
Sharon Chandler
August 7, 2020
May the God of Peace and Comfort be with the family. Pastor Cherry was a Great Man of God!
Elder Darian & Minister Gloria Hayes
August 7, 2020
God has called a Gospel General home to Headquarters. Pop's warmth, smile, and wisdom will be missed. Praying for God's peaceful embrace for the entire Cherry family. Grace and Peace!
Robert Miller
August 6, 2020
Rev, & Mrs. Robert L Miller sr. 39 Jennie Lane Rochester, N.Y. 14606
Sondra Nettles-Lechebo
August 6, 2020
Sending peace to the Cherry family, peace that surpass understanding that only comes from God. Holding the family in the Light. Rev. Cherry's Spirit lives on. His memory will forever be in my heart.
Lula Johnson
August 6, 2020
Our sincere condolences are with the Cherry family. Pastor Cherry will always be remembered as a loving pastor and great friend. We will remember all the great things he did for our family in our times of need. Pastor Cherry will always be our Pastor. With all our love and prayers are
Bobby Ellis
August 6, 2020
We offer our sincere condolences to the Cherry Family. Pastor Cherry will always be remembered
for all the wonderful years he devoted to our family. Our prayers are with the Cherry Family. May God bless you all.
-Deacon Bobby and Altamease Ellis
and Sister Juanita Givens
Rochester, New York Aug. 6, 2020
Phyllis Hale
August 5, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Cherry Family. I am thankful to have had the pleasure of being in his presence on occasion, especially the fabulous Retirement Dinner that Aenon Baptist Church honored him with!!!! God Bless you all!!!
Audrey Porter Rosier
August 5, 2020
Thank you for sharing pastor Cherry's home going services. He was a beloved pastor to me and my family. Always a joy and loved my dads ribs. I am thankful for his spiritual leadership and guidance. Blessing and comfort to the family. Love Audrey Porter Rosier
Roger Breedlove
August 4, 2020
We would like to express our sincere condolence to the entire Cherry Family! your Father & Grandfather, has always been a great blessing to us as our Pastor and Spiritual Father! We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Pastor Roger L. & Minister Madell H. Breedlove
Florine Sims-Hairston
August 4, 2020
Please know that your family has our prayers and love during this time. We (Sims family) were born in Ronco and knew and loved Jimmy very much! We never missed a time when he and his choir would visit FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of RONCO or miss any of his sermons! May God continue to bless your family with peace and love!
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