Philip A. Cherry

Philip Arthur Cherry, 83, a life long Rush County resident, passed away March 26, 2014 in Rushville. He was born August 24, 1930 in Arlington to Weldon & Marjorie (Winslow) Cherry. He married Phyllis (True) Winningham on July 13, 1971 and she survives. Phil was a 1948 graduate of Arlington High School. He was a Rushville City policeman for 9 years and was a charter member of the Rushville FOP. He worked for the Original Tractor Cab Company for 37 years and also worked as a clerk with Village Pantry in Rushville, Shelbyville and Morristown and Admiral in Rushville. Phil was head of security at Randall-Textron in Morristown for a few years. He served as Posey Twp. Trustee for 8 years & was instrumental in having the new fire station built in that township. Phil was also a member of the Morristown Masonic Lodge F&AM. Phil enjoyed his family, walking his dog Rosie and playing chess with Zach. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Phyllis, of Arlington, daughters, Kay & husband Joseph Beaupre of Pennington, NJ, Lyn Stribling of Seneca, SC and Bobette & husband Gary Hardin of Sunman, step daughter, Juanita & husband Dan Depuy of Lebanon, foster daughter, Rochelle Rudicil of Arlington, a son, Doug & wife Kelly Cherry of Beech Grove, step son, Craig & wife LeAnn Winningham of Lebanon, grandchildren, Chris & Tessa, Elizabeth & Franklin, Todd, Curtis, Gary, Gabrielle & Emily, Ben & Mona, Katie & Matt, Charlotte, Alan & Lauren, Gil & Tanya & Sophie, step grandchildren, Chandra & Jeremy, Ashley, Brooke, Tosha & Bill, Charlie & Kichie, great grandchildren, Aiden & Elijah, step great grandchildren, Savanna, Nadia, Alexis, Ryleigh, Donovan & J.J, special great niece, Amanda Capps, sister-in-law, June Cherry & several nieces and nephews. Phil was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lawrence "Larry" Cherry. A time of remembrance will be held from 3-8PM Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Knights of Columbus in Rushville. Friends & family are welcome to come & share their fondest & funniest memories of Phil. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arlington Christian Church or the Family Worship Center.

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Philip A. Cherry

August 24, 1930 - March 26, 2014