Newark - Cherry D. Patterson, 81, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at his home.
There will be no prior calling hours or funeral services. Family will greet friends for a burial in East Palmyra Cemetery Saturday (June 23) at 2 p.m.
In memory of Cherry, in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Diabetes Association, 160 Allen Creek Rd, Bldg 160, 1st FL, Rochester 14618 OR American Heart Association, 25 Circle St, Rochester 14607
Cherry was born the son of the late Hubert and Lilly Mirtie (Midkiff) Patterson on Tuesday, July 14, 1936, in WV. He worked at Mobil Chemical as a machinist for 25 years, retiring in 1991. Cherry enjoyed working in his yard and hunting. He was a "jack of all trades" and used his talent around his home and helping others fix their items.
Cherry will be remembered by his wife, Geraldine Patterson; daughter, Ann Patterson; son, Michael (Angela) Patterson; grandsons, Anthony Patterson and Nate Beard; many, nieces, nephews and cousins including Raymond and Randy Humphries.
Cherry was predeceased by three brothers, one sister and a cousin, Alvis Humphries.
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