Jesse Vestal Cherry

Jesse V. "Pete" Cherry, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was a proud United States Army veteran who served during World War II. Pete was a long-time member of the Georgetown Optimist Club. He was a very talented carpenter and loved fishing and hunting. Pete retired from General Electric after more than 30 years of service.

He was born on June 29, 1926, to the late Frank and Lora (Boger) Cherry. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Maybell (Woodward) Cherry; sister, Eloise Tucker; and brothers, Wray and Frances Cherry.

Pete is survived by his nephews, Tony Tucker (Beverly) and Kenneth Tucker (Laura); sister, Jane Richardson; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, Indiana). His Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Pete's memory can be made to WHAS Crusade for Children (520 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202).

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