Robert S. Cherry, Sr. Obituary (1924

Robert S. Cherry, Sr. was born on May 28, 1924 in Greenville, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Almeta Rogers and Willie Cherry and was predeceased by his siblings, Samuel, Charles, Travis, Billy Cherry and Dora Hines. In 1944 he met and married the love of his life Blanche L. Fooks. They were married for fifty years before she passed in 1994. To this union four children were born; two daughters, Rena Cherry of Oxford and Lynn Cherry of Danbury and two sons, John Cherry of Danbury and the late Robert Cherry, Jr of Lindenwold. In 1944 Robert was drafted in US Navy and toured the South Pacific Islands. After his tour of duty, he received his honorable discharge from the Navy. He found employment with the Norwalk Rubber Company and Connecticut Light and Power from which he retired after 26 years. In addition to his full-time employment, he worked for the New England Furniture Company and held other part-time positions. Robert was a charter member of the Danbury Branch NAACP as well as a life time member of the National Organization. He was founding member of the African-American Men's Club of Danbury, and a member of the Epps Society of Greenville, NC. Robert was an active member of Mt Pleasant AME Zion Church. Robert enjoyed participating in the monthly activities at the Danbury Senior Center. His legacy will continue through his 5 grandsons, 9 great grandchildren, 2 great great grand- children, and several godchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 10:00am to 11:00am. Services will be held at 11am at the Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church. SERVICES Visitation Monday, September 19, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church 69 Rowan Street Danbury, CT 06810 Funeral Service Monday, September 19, 2016 11:00 AM Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church 69 Rowan Street Danbury, CT 06810