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PHILIP CHERRY Obituary
Philip Cherry
Philip Cherry passed away peacefully on May 27, 2021 in Bethesda, Maryland. He was born in 1931, to the late Harry and Betty Cherry of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Growing up in Philadelphia, Phil was active in the Boy Scouts of America before graduating from South Philadelphia High School for Boys. He then served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953, including on board the destroyer USS Dyess (DDR-880). He graduated from Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He also studied at the Hague Academy of International Law.Phil's career was in the CIA, serving his country domestically as well as in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Kenya, India, Bangladesh, and Nigeria. Upon retirement, he also practiced law and worked as a consultant. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Barbara Clay, and his four children: William C. Cherry (Lindsey) of Nairobi, Kenya; John Bradford Cherry of Seville, Spain; Bettina M. Honeycutt of Charleston, South Carolina; James D. Cherry (Kate) of Redlands, California; and his eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.Services for inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery are pending.
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Sally
May 23, 2025
Just now learning of this... Wonderful neighbor and friend for many years when we lived in Bethesda.. So sorry we lost touch when we moved back to the West Coast...Fond memories. Phil and Barbara were like family...Phil especially rushing over to share a new riddle or joke with my two young daughters.. (The flip-side of his CIA job!) He is missed... Loving hugs to the family.... Sally Rountree (Galvin)
Damon Tyson
June 14, 2023
A great man, his children should always be proud. They turned out amazing.
MIKE CHERRY
July 14, 2021
Although we hadn't seen each other for many years, Phil and I would talk on the phone around the holidays. Our families lived a couple of blocks from each other in Philadelphia. I was deeply saddened to hear of Phil's passing. his memory will remain in my heart for as long as I live.---Cousin Mike Cherry
Rosalinda Jain
July 13, 2021
Dear Barbara and family,
Our deepeste condolences for the loss of our dear Philip.
He will always be in our hearts.
Love,
Rosalinda and family
Damon Tyson
June 26, 2021
I´m so sorry for your loss. I do not have the words..Love you all
Dick & Mary Ellen Hibey
June 24, 2021
Mary Ellen and I note with sadness Phil's passing. Please accept our prayerful condolences to your family and you.
Phil's steadfast loyalty and support during Clair George's trials in the Iran Contra affair was a true testament of friendship and lawyerly commitment.
He was not only a stalwart defender of his colleague but also a true friend to Clair and to Clair's defense team.
May he rest in Peace.
Dick & Mary Ellen
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