James Cherrington

James Ralph Cherrington, 85 of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born on November 8, 1934 to the late Raymond and Anna (Smith) Cherrington in Jackson, Ohio. James married his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Thelma, on June 12, 1953. James is survived by his wife of 67 years, Thelma, sons, James, Kenneth (Marcia), Kevin (JoAnn), grandchildren Ashley (Jonathon), Brittney (Houston), Christy, Dylan, Tyler, Jacob, Molly and several great grandchildren and brother Raymond Cherrington. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Mellon.

He was a member of York Masonic Lodge 563, Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite, Aladdin Shriners, and Lorraine Chapter #1 of the Ohio Eastern Star.

Due to the current health pandemic, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. There will be a private interment at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:

Alzheimer's Association

Central Ohio Chapter

1379 Dublin Road

Columbus, Ohio 43215