William "Bill" Henry Cherry, 92, of Evansville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born January 22, 1919, in Evansville, to Cecil and Vera Cherry.

Bill was a graduate of Bosse High School. He was a World War II veteran and five year member of the 101st Airborne Division Glider Infantry, participating in the Battle of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he worked at Servel and Arkla Air Conditioning. Bill was a long-time member of First Baptist Church. He enjoyed all sports, especially hunting and fishing. His gentle, loving spirit was appreciated by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janie; daughters, Susan (Larry) Woods of Newburgh and Jayne Cherry Hayden of Scottsdale, AZ; five grandchildren, TeAnna, Cara, Mandy, Lauren and Russ; and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 13, 2011, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. George Huffsmith, with entombment in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

October 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Cherry family.
Debbie Engelbrecht, Newburgh, Indiana

October 12, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bill will remain in our hearts forever.
The Staff of Lakeside Manor, Evansville, Indiana

October 12, 2011
It has been a blessing to be a neighbor of Bill's this past year. I loved to watch Jane and Bill together. I will miss his sweet smile and sense of humor. God bless all of the family.
Phyllis Hatfield

October 13, 2011
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy, Deaconess Home Medical Equipment And Infusion Staff