Jack H. Cherry, 80, of Beaumont, died at his home on June 13, 2006 after a long illness.
Born in Kenedy, Texas to Alfred Cherry and Lillie Mae Horton, Jack lived much of his life in Corpus Christi, Texas. He moved to Beaumont in 1971 where he lived the rest of his life. Jack served in the United States Army during World War II, and worked as an Instrument and Electrical engineer for Amerada Hess and Mobil Oil companies. After he retired in the mid 1980’s, he formed his own consulting company.
He is survived by Myrna Cherry, his wife of fifty-one years who lives in Beaumont; children, Grace Ferry and her husband Jay of Sugar Land, Mike Cherry of Beaumont, and Susan Cherry of Seabrook; three grandchildren, Leah Ferry, Jack Cherry II and Anne Ferry; and brother, Jim Cherry and his wife Betty of Corpus Christi. His brother, Alfred Cherry, Jr., and his sister, Nell Jones preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Julie and Ben Rogers Cancer Institute, 3555 Stagg Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77701 or Beaumont Community Players, P.O. Box 21743, Beaumont, Texas 77726.
