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Thomas Cherry Obituary

Thomas Cherry

Port Huron Township

Thomas Cherry, 71, of Port Huron Township, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2015. 

He was born July 18, 1943 in Hamtramck to the late Stanley and Helen Cherry.  He married Michelle Lippert on April 10, 1965 in Mt. Clemens. 

Tom worked as a truck driver and as a dispatcher for the St. Clair County Council on Aging.  He enjoyed playing Euchre and Poker, belonged to a classic car club, and liked camping and fishing. 

Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years, Michelle; two sons, Joseph Cherry (Denis Paul) and Marc Cherry; a sister, Joanna Michowski; two brothers, Stanley (Susan) Wisniewski and Edward (Marge) Cherry; four sisters-in-law, Marie Wisniewski, and Gabra, Tambri, and Gloria; a brother-in-law, Chet; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marianne Schmanski; and two brothers, Peter Wisniewski and James Cherry. 

Memorial services will be held near Tom's birthday this summer. 

Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.  To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com.  

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times Herald from May 3 to May 10, 2015.

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Betty Bemiss

May 7, 2015

Michelle, So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Laurain

May 4, 2015

So sorry to hear of his passing. He was my special patient at the office always had a smile on his face and loved talking with him. Rest in peace Tom and my sympathy to Michele and the rest of the family. You are in my prayers. Dr. Nakhleh and staff.

Jim Sue Witherspoon

May 4, 2015

We have known Tom for a long time he surely be miss

Debbie Heraty

May 4, 2015

Michelle, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked at CoA and knew Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Heraty

May 3, 2015

Uncle Tom, you will be in my heart forever. Love Teresa, Gary, Hunter,Katie

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