John McKay “Johnny” Cherry, Jr., 77, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away peacefully, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. A celebration of life service was held on Monday, July 15, at 11 a.m., at Beggs Funeral Home, in Madison, Fla., with Pastor Wade Moran officiating. Interment was held at Oak Ridge Cemetery immediately following. The family received guests from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Monday, July 15, at Beggs Funeral Home, located at 235 NW Orange Ave., Madison, Fla. 32340.
Johnny was born Feb. 11, 1947, in Madison, Fla. and grew up there. He spent most of his adult life in Tallahassee, before retiring and living in Lakemont, Ga., in his beloved North Georgia Mountains. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Winifred Cherry; his sister, Mary Ann “Sissy” McClune; his sister-in-law, Pamela Agner Cherry; and his brother-in-law, Carlton Wells. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria Gay Cherry; his son, Jay Cherry; his daughter in love, Jessica Cherry; his pride and joy, Jacob Cherry (his grandson); his loving brothers, Keith Cherry and Bill Cherry (Becky); his sister-in-law, Joyce Gay Wells; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind “The Group”, a close-knit group of friends who are like family, who shared many vacations and fun times together as they raised their families in Tallahassee over the years.