Vernon Paul Cherry

1951–2001 (age 50)

Biography

Vernon Paul Cherry was born in 1951 and passed away in 2001 at the age of fifty. His life, though relatively brief, was lived with purpose and meaning in his community.

Cherry is remembered at Green-Wood Cemetery, where his memory is honored. Those who knew him carry forward the legacy of his life and the impact he made during his years.

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