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1971 Joe 2015

Joe Lynn Cherry

July 23, 1971 — March 28, 2015



JOE LYNN CHERRY

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on July 23, 1971 the son of Bobby Joe and Helen Jean Franks Cherry.

On July 14, 2001 he was united in marriage to Wanda Kay Tanner, who survives.

Lynn as he was known by everyone was a Watch Captain for American Commercial Lines. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Lynn loved fishing, deer hunting, drag racing and being outdoors. He most of all loved spending time with his family and friends and working on the towboat.

Lynn departed this life on March 28, 2015 in Louisiana at the age of 43 years, 8 months and 5 days.

In addition to his wife of 13 years, Wanda of Savannah, Tennessee, he is survived by his children, Colby, Timothy, Kayla and her boyfriend Eric Simpson, whom he thought of like a son, all of Savannah, Tennessee.

his parents, Bobby Joe Cherry and Helen Franks Cherry of Savannah, Tennessee

two sisters, Pam Cherry Everett and her husband Corey of Pearl, Mississippi and Rebecca Cherry Avent and her husband David of Nesbit, Mississippi and one half brother, Bobby Paul Cherry of Savannah, Tennessee

Lynn was also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Carrie and Lawrence Peerey and Winnie and Floyd Cherry.
Memorial donations can be made to :
St. Jude Children's Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105




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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Thursday, April 2, 2015

9:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Chapel Services

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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