Vonner Randolph Cherry

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Vonner Randolph Cherry

of Mountain Home, AR

November 6, 1916 - July 6, 2014

Vonner R. Cherry, age 97, a Mountain Home resident of 50 years, passed away on Sunday, 7/6/14.
He is survived locally by his wife of 67 years, Elinor Garvey Cherry, his daughter Lisa Cherry and her husband Craig Levy of Cave Creek, Arizona and dear family friends Roberta and David Heldenbrand of Mountain Home.
Mr. Cherry was born November 6, 1916 in Amarillo, Texas and attended Texas A&M University.
A petroleum engineer for Otis Engineering/Halliburton, he was involved in pioneering the oil industry in Venezuela. A WWII veteran, Mr. Cherry served as a Mosquito pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Northern European Theater. A lifetime Democrat, Mr. Cherry served as a Justice of the Peace in the Baxter County Quorum Court in the 1970's.
Memorials should be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. All services will be private.

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Kristen Kemp
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Mr Cherry was one of the best men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He has been in my life since the day I was born, so I always viewed him as a sort of grandfather figure. What an amazing life he led! I loved him dearly and will miss him with all my heart. Love and prayers to Mrs. Cherry and Lisa during your time of loss.

robert Kerr
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

V.R. was a great friend and patient. He and I had some wonderful visits.
Bob Kerr

Suzanne Sutherland
Norfork, AR
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Mr. Cherry was such a charming and interesting man, and I know that he will be greatly missed. Mrs. Cherry and Lisa, I send you my sincere sympathy and want you to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.

Terry & Lisa McBrayer
Flippin, AR
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

It has been one of our greatest pleasures being introduced to Mr. Cherry and sharing holiday meals with him and Mrs. Cherry. We will miss hearing the amazing stories of his adventurous life--and what a life! Our most sincere condolences to Mrs. Cherry and Lisa, as well as the adoring friends he leaves behind.