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De'Shawn Cherry Obituary
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, is in charge of the arrangements.
Master Cherry went home to be an angel with the Lord on June 13, 2008, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was the beloved son of Shawn Cherry and Chanda Livingston. He was a student at Irmo Elementary School and a member of New Light United Methodist Church in Neeses, SC.
His fight with cancer was a blessing to many in the community because of the successful blood drive that took place last summer at Saint John Baptist Church in his honor. He will be missed by all those whose lives he so lovingly touched. Donations may be made to the DeShawn Cherry Memorial Fund at Bank of America locations.
De’Shawn is lovingly survived by his father, Shawn Cherry; mother, Chanda Livingston; sister, Jasmine Cherry; grandparents, Eddie and Ann Livingston, Shirley (Tim) Leach and Judge Cherry; great-grandmother, Lucille Myers; godmother, Tanya Derrick; godsister, Tyniah Wilson.
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Memories and Condolences
for De'Shawn Cherry
Vicki Williamson
July 13, 2008
Chanda, Ann and Ed,
I have no words of comfort for I know that I can't make it easier for you with words. I am praying for you all and asking God to wrap his loving arms around you and catch your tears, to help you through each day and to let memories of your sweet little boy keep you going through each day.
Know that our hearts are breaking for you all but we are joyful that De'Shawn is healthy and happy in his Heavenly home.
eddy miller
June 30, 2008
i will miss you alot but you in a better place now with god we all will miss you
H. Fields
June 23, 2008
To: Ed, Ann and Chanda, Prayer is like rain. Prayer revives our spirit and penetrates deep into our soul to enable new growth. And, just as it takes clouds to make rain, God can turn our troubles into blessings causing us to draw closer to him. Please contact me at work WACH FOX T. V. 57 252-5757 1:p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Herman)
Lee & Naomi Glover
June 23, 2008
To: Chanda, ED, & Ann
Our heart goes out to you all at this time. You will be in our prayers, may God bless you.
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Lee & Naomi Glover
June 23, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Jazmyne Eggleston
June 22, 2008
Hi, I'm De'Shawn's cousin, to the rest of the family I just want to say that God will bring us through this! Yes it's hard for us to understand now, but I know in my heart that He will certainly make a way! To De'Shawn I just want to say: Babe I'm going to miss you with all my heart, but I promise I'll never forget you. Everything I do from this day forward will be for you. I can't wait to see you again, and I promise we will!!
Love Jazz
Jamar Snow
June 22, 2008
Chanda this is Jamar I just want you to know your family and you are in my prayers, you remain strong as have been, and remember god will never put more on you than you can bear. I love you big sis!!!
Barbara Herring
June 21, 2008
De'Shawn will truly be missed by my granddaughter, Dori Herring. She and De'Shawn have been friends and classmates since kindergarten. I have fond memories of De'Shawn. I remember every time he would see me he would give me a hug and and say, "Hi! Dori's Grandma". You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. De'Shawn has mad a very big impact on all who knew him.
Elder Loretta Taylor
June 20, 2008
To the family of De 'Shawn: You do not know me but I am truly praying for you at this time. God WILL take you through this. There is NOTHING too hard for God to do. Always remember De 'Shawn's love for you and yours for him. Always remember the cute, funny, exciting, loving, joyous, and spiritual things about him and hold them dear in your heart. He does not have to fight any more. For De'Shawn to be absent from the body is for him to be present with the Lord. He's having a beautiful time in heaven now. I encourage you to serve God wholly and you too will see your son again.
Love in Christ,
Cindy Sims
June 20, 2008
Chandra,
De'Shawn was a classmate of Jake's when he was in school. Jake has always thought of De'Shawn as a friend and he along with all of us admired him and his fight. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Elvin & Ethel Salley
June 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jequita Angelo
June 19, 2008
To my Auntie, Grandmother, Grandad, and the family, De'Shawn was loved so much by so many people. I will always remember his spirit, his smile, and his cute laugh. I will always keep you all in my prayers. I love you all so much and I love him with all my heart. Now that he is an angel, may he watch over us forever.
The Tillman Family
June 19, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy, know that your are in our prayers.
Marcy Dale
June 19, 2008
Chanda,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. When Freddie called and told me, we both were at such a loss for words. Please know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you with anything that you may ever need.
Freddie & Marcy Dale
Janice Brown (Ralana's mom)
June 19, 2008
Chanda and Family,
My heart goes out to you all. God has called for his angel to be with him. Stay strong in the Lord and know that he is always there for you.
Ramona Angelo
June 19, 2008
A Poem for Chanda and her Family,
The World’s Greatest Wrestler
The world’s greatest wrestler was not a man of bulked-up muscles, not a man of physical strength, not a man with a roaring voice.
The world’s greatest wrestler was not found in a professional wrestling ring nor did he defeat 20 famous contenders over a long career.
The world's greatest wrestler never won a championship belt.
The world’s greatest wrestler was 11 years old, a small framed boy with a kind spirit and a smile that lit up a room.
The world’s greatest wrestler fought leukemia, an opponent within his own body, with the greatest strength of mind, heart and soul.
The world's greatest wrestler was a champion who won more hearts in his short lifetime than any professional wrestler ever could.
The world’s greatest wrestler has left us now but the strength of his spirit will reside in the loved ones he left behind.
The world's greatest wrestler was De'Shawn Tyrell Cherry, loved by so many because he touched so many lives.
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May you all find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories of De'Shawn!
Zella Hilton
June 19, 2008
Chandra,
Your son is now resting and I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Ralana, Sammy, Tyniah, and Torren Wilson
June 19, 2008
Chanda and the Livingston Family,
Our family wants you all to know that we loved De'Shawn very, very much and we share your grief. He will truly be missed. We will continue to remember the good times and the laughs we've shared with him, as you all should too. We pray that God comforts you during this sorrowful time, and that you find peace in your hearts at this difficult time. We are here if you need anything at all. God bless you and we love you!!
Dory Benitez
June 19, 2008
My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family. Deshawn was a very brave and fun loving angel, that will always be remembered by us. My daughter Lilly Benitez cared alot about Deshawn.
Voncelia Hollis
June 19, 2008
I am deeply sorry for the lost of your son. Continue to look up and God will keep you in prefect peace.
Hannah Williams and family
June 19, 2008
My daughter Hannah was in class with De'Shawn prior to her move to Ballentine Elementary. We are so saddened by the loss of De'Shawn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hannah Williams and family
Ellison Wall
June 19, 2008
Dear De'Shawn, I miss u and i didn't want u to die. I'm still here for u. Sincerily, your friend Ellison Wall.
Ruthie Duvall
June 19, 2008
Mrs. Livingston and family, I am the sister of Mrs. Teri Rhodes, one of DeShawn's teachers at Irmo Elemetary who tutored DeShawn at your home during his illness. My sister cared so much for DeShawn and through her I felt like I knew DeShawn myself. I had the pleasure of meeting DeShawn at First Baptist Church when we all attended the Christmas program together with others from Irmo Elementary. And I met you, Mrs. Livingston, when we had the 5-K Walk/Run for DeShawn at Irmo Elementary this spring. DeShawn was quite an impressive young man and I know he will be missed greatly. DeShawn has had a profound impact on my sister, Mrs. Rhodes, and my whole family through her. May God bless you during this difficult time and give you peace, just as DeShawn is now at peace in his eternal rest.
Cheryl Hughes
June 19, 2008
Chanda,
My heart goes out to you and your family. What a brave and courageous battle your little angel fought. My thougts and prayers are with you and your family.
William, Amanda, Alex and Chris Kelly
June 19, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Valerie Harrell
June 19, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Carlton Green
June 19, 2008
Chanda
I have known you for a very short time. But I remember the stories you have told me about De'Shawn and as much we have laughed together. I felt that both of you have been a small part of my family. I have watched the fight in him, and little did you know that he has helped me to became a fighter myself, I hope to be as strong and determined as him. I love the both of you very much.
Renee Ellis
June 19, 2008
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. May God continue to bless you and may your memories sustain you.
Rev. Sherry Highbaugh
June 19, 2008
To the Family
I can only imagine all the lives that "Big Daddy" touched; including my own through the joy, the love, the encourgement, and his awesome display of being a true champion . He did not loose his fight but gained the victory of the Kingdom of Heaven. His memory, beauty, charm, and determination will forever be etched in my heart. I am a better person for having known of him and for having witnessed the grace of Christ that was always covering him. May each of you in the days to come find comfort in knowing that this one special beautiful young child was given the power to touch thousands of lives in a postive way and for that the legacy of his "fighting Spirit" will always be a source of encourgement and hope for others in their personal journey of faith
Eddie, Dollie, Josh Bristow
June 19, 2008
To Chandra, Ms. Livingston and family, De'Shawn will be an everlasting part of our family. He and Josh have souls knitted together as friends, like Jonathan and David in the old Testament and that love can never be broken. Words are not adequate to express the positive impact he has made on our lives. We loved De'Shawn and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Michelle Frady
June 19, 2008
Chanadra and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will miss Deshawn's smiling face and beautiful laugh.
Tonya Thomas
June 19, 2008
Chanda,
You do not know me but I heard wonderful things about your son. I wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your lost. There are not enough words to console a person during this time. All I can say is to trust in God and know that he is always with you. May God Bless you and your family.
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