Daniel Pratt Cherry III

Daniel Pratt Cherry, III, 75,died April 3, 2024, at Baptist South Hospital in Jacksonville,

Florida. He was born August 25, 1948, in Miami, Florida where he lived for 16 years before he

and his family moved to Brevard County, Florida. There he graduated from Merritt Island High

School.

After high school “Dan” joined the Army in 1969. Several years later he received his

Bachelor of Science in biology from Temple University. After earning a DO degree from

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr.Cherry joined the Army once again as a

Captain and physician at Ft. Dix, New Jersey.

This golf enthusiast moved to North Florida in 1982 where he practiced medicine as an

emergency room doctor. His medical career advanced as he became Medical Director for the

State of Florida prison system and ultimately Medical Director for a private prison corporation,

overseeing the medical division of over 40 prisons.

After receiving his pilot’s license he conducted many Angel Flights, serving those who

were experiencing medical difficulties.

Dan retired in 2017. His retirement years were filled with his passions: spending time

with his family; golfing and viewing the golf channel; watching football; and enjoying sunsets at

his home on the St. John’s River in St. Augustine, FL.

He will be remembered by family and friends as a compassionate, generous man,

always willing to help others.

This well respected doctor is survived by his son, Patrick Cherry, Philadelphia, PA.;

granddaughter Hannah Cherry, Philadelphia, PA; sister Joy Prescott, Coral Springs, FL; and

brother Kenneth (Melinda) Cherry, Tampa, FL. He was predeceased in death by his mother

Wilma Cherry and father Daniel P. Cherry, Jr.

The Cherry family extends heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and love

extended to them by friends and the health care professionals at Baptist South Hospital.

A private memorial service for family and beloved friends will be held at a future date.

To make a memorial contribution in Dan’s name, please visit www.friendsofhope.com

and specify the contribution is “In memory of Daniel Pratt Cherry, III.”

OR BY MAIL:

Hope Women’s Centers

PO Box 290061

Davie, FL 33329

Make checks payable to HOPE WOMEN’S CENTERS. Write on the memo portion of your

check, “In memory of Daniel Pratt Cherry, III.”