Born in Craig, Neb., to James M. and Doris Cherry, James was a lot of things — a truck driver, a chicken farmer, a landscaper. No role, however, meant more to him than his role as father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
James leaves behind his wife, Alice Cherry, and three daughters, Tina Dye, Tonia Hale and Tamra Young. He was preceded in death by his son, David G. Cherry.
While most people knew him as Jim, his official title was Papaw or Pappy, depending on which part of the family you ask.
He deeply loved his grandchildren, Adam Wratten, Tyler McCombs, Samuel Wratten, Kara Florez, Thomas Wratten, Tasha New, Amanda Wratten and Valerie Eaves, and his life was further enriched with the addition of great-grandchildren, Ory, Mario and Lily.
He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
