| Graduation Year | Class of 1943 |
| Date of Passing | May 10, 2004 |
| About | George F Cherry Jr 78, of Rushville died MAY 10, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born AUG 26, 1925 in Rushville, he was the son of George F & Mary Maude Smith Cherry. He married Virginia M. Helvey MAR 23, 1946 and she survives. He was a 1943 graduate of Rushville High and was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was retired from Detroit Deisel Allison divison of General Motors after 32 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion, former Rush County Civil Defense Police Department, charter member of the Rush County Babe Ruth League & attended St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors beside his wife include three sons William L., Michael A. & wife Sharon & Don S. ; two daughters Rebecca Ann Shepherd & Rita M. (Mrs.) Randy Kaster; Daughter In Law Kathy Cherry; Eight Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Service will be 7:00pm MAY 12, 2004 at Todd Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Charles Aigner officiating. Friends may call MAY 12th from 3 to 7pm at the funeral home. Following Cremation, Disposition will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Council of Clubs Baseball Diamond c/o Bruce Fenimore 223 W. Kings Highway Rushville, IN 46173. |
