Henry Swift Swift Cherry

In Loving Memory of

HENRY SWIFT ("JAKE") CHERRY

4/14/1939 - 6/11/2025

"On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other ground is sinking sand."

"When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in Him be found. Dressed in His righteousness

alone, faultless to stand before the throne."

Heaven has gained an angel. We are so saddened by the loss of a great, godly man, husband, father and

grandfather. Jake was dedicated to serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and was an example of

service and love to his family and those around him. He was humble and wise. His generosity was

boundless. Jake was an incredible story-teller, always followed by his unforgettable full-body laugh.

Whether it was through offering a kind word or simply praying with someone, he gave of himself

without hesitation. We were blessed to have him in our lives, and he will be forever loved and missed

by all.

Jake passed away on June 11, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson's. He was born in 1939 at Fort Bliss, El

Paso, Texas, to Henry Thomas Cherry, Jr. and Suzanne Swift Cherry. In 1957, he graduated from North

East High School (now Douglas MacArthur High School). He is the first four-year football letterman in

the North East Independent School District and his letter jacket resides in the corporate offices of

Blossom Athletic Center. Following high school, he played football for one year at The Citadel in

Charleston, South Carolina, then returned to Texas where he obtained a degree from the University of

Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Afterward, he served as a

Military Police Platoon Leader in the U.S. Army at Killeen Base (Fort Hood). He had two lengthy careers

in San Antonio; first, as a Texas road contractor and last as President of the San Antonio Rescue Mission,

a homeless shelter for men. In 2017, Jake was chosen by the NEISD for enshrinement on its "Wall of

Heroes" at Heroes Stadium.

Upon returning to San Antonio after military service, he attended St. David's Episcopal Church, where he

served as Vestryman and Senior Warden. Upon leaving St. David's, he attended Trinity Baptist Church,

where he was a Deacon, Director/Teacher of "That Class" Sunday School and an original member of

Trinity's Prayer Ministry. After Buckner Fanning retired, Jake joined The Fellowship Church where he

was a Deacon and a board member of the Buckner Fanning Christian School. He later returned to his

roots and attended St. David's Episcopal Church until his death.

Jake and his wife, Maryln, married in 1987. Together they have five children, eleven grandchildren and

six great grandchildren. He is preceded in passing by his parents, grandparents and son, Allan Swift

Cherry. He is survived by his wife, Maryln; sister Suzanne Palmer Gallagher (Dan); children: Pamela

Cherry Stines, Henry Allan "Hank" Cherry (Debbie), Grant David Cherry (Lizeth), Brett Richardson

(Amelia) and Leslie Allison (Simmons); grandchildren: Jessie Claire Henderson (Benjamin), Kyla Caruso

(Mike), Henry Collins "Collin" Cherry (Nika), Cody Cherry, Michael Cherry, Jake Cherry, Delaney

Richardson, Jillian Richardson, Jennifer Farhenkrug, Tres Allison and Trevor Allison; great grandchildren:

Preston Castillo, Tristan Castillo, Christian Fahrenkrug, Giana Garza, Siena Caruso and Scarlet Caruso;

niece and nephew, Carol and Christopher Vincent (Nichole).

A celebration of life service and reception/luncheon will be held July 15, 2025 at ten o'clock a.m., at St.

David's Episcopal Church, 1300 Wiltshire Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78209. Memorial gifts may be made

to St. David's or the San Antonio Rescue Mission, 907 E. Quincy, San Antonio, TX 78205.