Earl Cherry was born on September 21, 1951, to proud parents, the late Mr. Willie S. Cherry and Elma Cherry. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shearse Lee; one sister, Willie Ruth Cherry; and two brothers, Willie L Cherry and L.D. Kendrick. Earl was a graduate of the Vienna High and Industrial School. Also, Earl enjoyed wrestling and driving heavy equipment. He leaves to cherish: two loving daughters, Teresa Duncan of Perry, GA, and Shy’Mya Cotton of Vienna, GA; three sisters, Mamie Duhart (Clinton) of Atlanta, GA, Gloria Lester of Unadilla, GA, and Clara Cherry (Joseph Evans) of Stone Mountain, GA; two brothers, Eugene Taylor and Vincent Keith Cherry, both of Unadilla, GA; devoted niece, Valentina Thomas (Chester) of Unadilla, GA; four grandchildren, eight great-grandkids, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives; as well as two devoted friends, Vincent Gordon and Mr. Roundtree.