Tully W. Cherry, better known as “Tubbles” by family and close friends, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 83. He was the youngest of eight children born to the late Annie Speight Cherry and Clyde L. Cherry. Tully is also preceded in death by his three brothers Wavley Cherry, James “Bud” Cherry, and Clyde W. Cherry; three sisters, Merriam Swindler, Dorothy Hufton and Elizabeth “Wink” St. Jacques; and two precious children Cynthia “Cindy” Marie and Curtis L. Cherry.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years, Gloria Babb Cherry; his son Christopher D. Cherry; one sister Evelyn Cherry Sarro, her daughter Lori and her son Stephen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Tully was employed by Greenbrier Farms Landscaping for 25 years and retired from there in 2002. Formerly, he worked at Giant Bakery in Norfolk for 19 years.
Tully Cherry was a devoted husband, a loving father, a fan of NASCAR and of country music. He will be forever loved and forever missed.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 29, 2019 from 6-8pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Chesapeake Chapel 929 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23322.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 2:00pm at Good Hope United Methodist Church 1633 Benefit Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23322. A burial in the church cemetery will follow.
In honor of Tully, memorial donations can be made by clicking HERE.
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Chesapeake Chapel
Date: Friday, August 30, 2019
Time: 2:00 pm
Good Hope United Methodist Church
1633 Benefit Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Date: Friday, August 30, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm
Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery
1633 Benefit Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Frank Schumacher posted on 8/31/19
As a both a current and old neighborhood friend of his son Chris, I have nothing but good memories of Mr. Cherry. One of the best memories was when He brought my favorite dog, “Champ” to my old childhood home, in the back of his old pickup, after he found him lying dead on the side of the road. He thought that I might want to give Champ a proper burial, which I did. That spoke volumes to me of Mr. Cherry’s good character because he didn’t have to take the time to do that and yet he did which I will be forever grateful to him.