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Johnny Cherry Obituary

Johnny Cherry ROCK HILL Mr. John "Johnny" Thomas Cherry, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014, after a three year fight with cancer. A graveside service will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Grandview Memorial Park on Hollis Lakes Road with the Rev. Kenneth Rabon officiating. Born in York County, Mr. Cherry was a son of the late Willie P. Cherry and the late Bessie Mae Whitaker Cherry. He was a disabled Marine veteran serving during Vietnam and a member of the American Legion Frank Roach Post #34. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was preceded in death by his son, John Paul Cherry and his granddaughter, Katilynn Jewel Cherry. Surviving are his wife, Gail Johnson Cherry; his son, Travis Daniel Cherry of Rock Hill; his daughter, Donna Michelle Melton of York; his brother, Wayne Cherry of Richburg; his sisters, Betty Gault of Ashland, Ohio, Catherine Harris, Sylvia Christie, Hellen Collins and Diane Parker, all of Rock Hill and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made in Mr. Cherry's name to Agape Hospice, 1326 Ebenezer Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732. Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is serving the Cherry family. Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

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Published by St. Augustine Record on Sep. 23, 2014.

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Naomi ( SAM ) Johnson

October 3, 2014

TO Gail and the Cherry family , it has been many years but never far from our hearts ,Gods word says to be absent from the body is to to be present with the Lord , you have that great assurance. God Bless You all .You will meet again. Love you all .

Farmer Family

September 30, 2014

He will be missed by all that knew and loved him...So sorry for your loss...

Mary Jayne Webster

September 26, 2014

I am so happy to have shared some great times with Johnny. I felt so much like a part of the community family. We all had such a great time together when we were younger. God Bless the entire family.
God Bless,
Mary Jayne Branch Webster

Bobbie and Joanne Parris

September 24, 2014

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny. May comfort be with you all, knowing the Heavens a new angel. Prayers. Bobbie and Joanne Parris

debbie ngo

September 24, 2014

So sorry to hear about the passing of Johnny. May God give you the peace and strength you need at this time.

Rita Thomas

September 24, 2014

Gail and family, Please know how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your beloved Johnny. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice Adkins

September 24, 2014

To the family of Johnny we are truly sorry to hear about his passing. He was a great man who will be missed but now he can rest with his heavenly father and hurt no more.

Wiley and Bobbie Moore

September 24, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

September 23, 2014

DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU GAIL AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOOD MEMORIES MAKE YOU SMILE AND THE LATTER MEMORIES GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO KNOW THAT JOHNNY WAS A GOOD MAN WHO LOVED HIS FAMILY AND COUNTRY. WHAT MORE COULD ANYONE ASK FOR IN A HUSBAND , FATHER, SIBLING. AND FRIEND. MAY JOHNNY REST IN ETERNAL PEACE UNDER THE EYE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER , WHO WILL BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. PRAYERS AND AGAIN DEEPEST SYMPATHY. GALE (HOPPER)& GARY THOMASSON

Pat Harper

September 23, 2014

Sorry for your loss gail May god be with you & your family at this sad time,Thanks for his service to our country

Adkins Family

September 23, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.

Donna Hollingsworth Wilson

September 23, 2014

Wayne, Diane, and family,

Very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jerry and Judy (Oliver) Craig

September 23, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sharon Rollings

September 23, 2014

I am sad to hear of Mr Cherry's passing. I did enjoy him and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Gail. You are both in my heart forever. I look forward to seeing Johnny in heaven!

The Hinsons

September 23, 2014

Sincere condolences to the family of this hero. Our thanks for his service to our country and our eternal gratitude for his part in making us a free nation.

DELAINE SHULER WILLIAMS

September 23, 2014

Gail my heart and prayers are with you .
i know its a hard time but be strong and know God's watching over you.

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