George Cherry

George Cherry, 91, passed away April 13, 2020 at his home in Carthage. Cherry was born May 9, 1928 in Kendricktown to Walter and Minnie Cherry. Cherry worked for the Joplin Globe in the composing room floor for 30 years.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Dickson Oct. 18, 1958 at Pleasant Hill Church near Carl Junction; she survives.
Cherry is survived by: daughter, Pattie (Kenny) Hastings of Mt.Vernon; sons, Stan (Sharron) Cherry of Carthage and Jim (Debbie) Cherry of Nixa; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Cherry is preceded in death by his parents, sister Irene Huff and brother Frank Cherry.
Services were held April 18, 2020 at Ulmer Funeral Home. A come and go visitation was held prior to services to comply with the COVID-19 mandates. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice in George’s memory. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.