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Norfolk - Dr. Larry L. Cherry, 72 of the 2400 block of Early St. was called from labor to reward on July 15, 2014. Dr. Cherry was the pastor of the Mt. Sinai Bapt. Church, College Park, Virginia Beach. He was the son of the late Irene Cherry and predeceased in death by one brother Benny Cherry. He is survived by his brother Amos Cherry (Doris); sister Virginia Sawyer and a host of relatives and friends. Dr. Cherry's celebration of life service will be held at 11am, Saturday, July 19th, First Baptist West Munden, 1541 Lyons Ave., Chesapeake, VA. The family will receive guest on Friday, July 18th from 6-8 pm, Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Chapel. The body will lay in state one hour prior to service.
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Tracy Valentine
July 21, 2014
I would like to send my condolences to the family nd yes he will be missed. Attended his church with my family Tywandria Boggs, & Marie Boggs.
Rev. Darryl Cherry
July 20, 2014
On behalf of the family we want to thank you for your tremendous outpouring of love during this time of bereavement. We will miss him and we know to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord and as Uncle Larry used to sing, "Everyday With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before"
Trina Jordan
July 19, 2014
The Jordan family extend our condolences and heartfelt love to the family of the great Rev Cherry and the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church family. What an awesome, caring, and kind child of God who has gone to be with his Father for an eternity of everlasting peace. May we be left with the good memories shared with our dear friend and pastor. May God bless you and keep you now and forever.
Bishop Ellery Payton
July 19, 2014
Dear Friend,
It was a great honor to have known you for more than 35 years. Thank God you are at eternal rest from your labour. Your life made a positive difference in this world.
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Charles Reid Jr
July 18, 2014
Our condolences to the Cherry Family in the loss of Dr. Larry Cherry! I will always remember him as a fiery preacher and very spirited minister of the Gospel! He was an encourager of young people to use their gifts for God! I will always remember that about him. May the Lord give you all His comfort, as He has promised during this time!
Betty Parker-McCullough, Rev.
July 18, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bishop Bernard Williams
July 18, 2014
My prayers and sincere condolences to the Cherry and Mt. Sinai Church families. Servant of God well done. You have fought the good fight with faith and now entered into eternal rest. We loved you, but God loved you best.
Beverly Smullen Archer
July 18, 2014
The struggle is over and your rest has come. We will always remember you and our fellowship times at Mt Sinai. You will truly be missed.
REGINA BROWN
July 18, 2014
To the Family of Rev. Cherry, and his Church Family, I Pray for your strength in the Lord. Rev. Cherry will be missed.
Illona Fitchette-Burgess
July 18, 2014
To the family of Larry, I wish to express my sincerest condolences. Larry and I were classmates and he was always such a kind person! I am so sorry for your loss. May GOD Bless and Keep You In His Care!!
George Graves
July 18, 2014
RIP, my life long friend of over 50 years.
Clarence M. Everette Jr.
July 18, 2014
From the Griffin, Everette and the our Berkley family, we extend our Condolences. To a family we've been knowing for a long, long time. We pray the comfort that only comes from God Almighty, saturate your hearts to bring joy, and celebration at this time of loss. May God continue bless you all, and keep you all, In Jesus Name Amen!
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