On April 9, 2019 the world lost one of it’s most beautiful unsung heros. Dr. James Larry Cherry passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 9, 1941 in Nashville, TN and spent most of his childhood in Muskegon, Michigan with his Mother and 3 Brothers. As a young man, he was known for his adventurous spirit and his infectious laughter. He served proudly in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot for 6 years. Later in life he graduated with a doctorate in Law, and dedicated himself to public service for over 35 years, fighting tirelessly for equality and acceptance for the disabled community. He did all of this as his own body was slowly and steadily declining in function due to a degenerative muscular disease. In the end, his motion was limited to the muscles in his face. He bore these changes with grace and an undying spirt. He was preceded in death by his Dad, George Benjamin; Mom, Bertha Bea (Morrow) Cherry; Brothers, Howard Wade, Gearld & Wayne Cherry. Supported and is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Rosa Cherry, his 5 children, Teresa McAuliffe, and her husband Michael McAuliffe, Michael Cherry, Steven Cherry, Marcella Cox, Diana Cherry, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, Sisters-In-Law, Emma Wade, “Gerri” Cherry and many nieces & nephews.
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