Derek Anthony Cherry

October 3, 1959 - October 28, 2025 (66 years old)

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Derek Anthony Cherry

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October 3, 1959 - October 28, 2025 (66 years old)

Charlotte, North Carolina

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Derek Anthony Cherry Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-11-10T16:00:00
End: 2025-11-10T17:00:00
Location: Walls Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Derek Anthony Cherry (Charlotte, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Derek left this world on October 28, 2025 at the age of 66, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Derek Anthony Cherry or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Derek may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

Visitation was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Walls Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church (2722 Bancroft St, Charlotte, NC 28206). A celebration of life was held on Monday, November 10th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

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Visitation

Walls Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church
2722 Bancroft St, Charlotte, NC 28206

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Nov 10

Celebration of life

Walls Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church
2722 Bancroft St, Charlotte, NC 28206

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November 10, 2025

Ms. Bronte Underwood wrote a sympathy message

“Condolences to Mrs. Kandy White and the Cherry family. Ms. B. Underwood Mr. M. Underwood Mr. C. Underwood Mrs. M. Kea”

November 8, 2025

Kertrina Cooke wrote a sympathy message

“Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family. I am rejoicing with the angels in heaven as we know that our brother is sleeping. He will be awaken to the sounds of the trumpets Matthew 24:31: says "And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds". Sleep until we meet again my brother."”

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