Lindy W. Cherry, December 25, 2012

Published 12:08 am Friday, December 28, 2012

Mr. Lindy Walker “L.W.” Cherry, 69, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 3 pm at Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Cherry, a native of Beaufort County, was a graduate of Bear Grass High School. He was the owner and operator of HLS Safety Products and co-owner of Mid-Way Grocery Store in Bath, NC. For a number of years he lived in Elizabeth City, where he was a member of First Christian Church. Gifted in music, Mr. Cherry enjoyed fishing and bingo. He loved family and friends, and never knew a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Jessie McLawhorn Cherry; and special friend, Sonny Grogan in November 2012.
He is survived by his:sister, Laurel C. Ambrose and husband, Wilbur, of Williamston; “adoptive granddaughter”, Heather Cates and close friend, Joyce Cherry Tucker, both of Chocowinity.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 113, Greenville, NC 27835.
Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com.