Darius Cherry - Obituary

n Friday, May 29, 2009; the beloved and devoted husband of Mary E. Cherry; son of Wille O. Cherry and the late James G. Cherry; father of Khial, Darius, Jr. and Arielle Cherry; brother of Jennifer, Katrina and Keva Cherry. Relatives and friends are invited to Darius' Life Celebration at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD on Friday, June 5 from 6 to 8pm and on Saturday, June 6 from 11am until time of service at 12 noon at The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob, 5740 East Capital St., Washington, DC. Interment in North Carolina. No flowers please, contributions may be made in his memory to the Darius Cherry, Sr. Memorial Fund(info at the bottom of this page). Darius Terhon Cherry, Sr, “(Bae Bae) (Big D)”, (39) of Bowie, Maryland departed this life on May 29, 2009 after a battle with cancer. Darius was born on December 5, 1969 to Willie O. Cherry and the late James G. Cherry, Sr. He was the youngest of the siblings (Jennifer, James Jr. (preceded him in death), Katrina and Keva). Darius enjoyed a normal childhood as a “spoiled but adorable baby brother and son”. Darius graduated from Oxon Hill High School in 1987. Shortly thereafter he began his federal government career at the Security and Exchange Commission where he remained until he retired in 2008. Darius' oldest child Khial was born in 1991. Darius joined The Supreme Council of the House of Jacob on May 9, 1995. His church family enjoyed his sweet voice when he sang his favorite musical selections, “I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus” and “I've got joy like a river in my soul”. On August 9, 1997, Darius married Mary E. Jones and out of their matrimony Darius Cherry Jr., (age 9) and Arielle Cherry (age 7) were born. Darius was a proud father, devoted husband and loving son and brother. He enjoyed simple things and lived a modest and humble lifestyle. He enjoyed sports with his children, vacations with his family and family and friends gatherings at home. Until his illness he lived a full life that consisted of weight training, his love for automobiles and motorcycling. Also known for his humor and quick wit, Darius missed his calling to be among the well renowned comedians. Big D's immense stature and size will be missed but his gentle personality, laughter, and musical talent will never be forgotten…. Darius is survived by his wife Mary Cherry of Bowie Md,; his children Khial Cherry, Oxon Hill, Md, Darius Cherry Jr., Bowie Md, Arielle Cherry, Bowie Md; mother Willie Cherry, Oxon Hill Md; sisters Jennifer Cherry, Oxon Hill Md, Katrina Cherry, Clinton Md, Keva Cherry, Oxon Hill Md; his mother-in-law Margaret Jones, Coshocton, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Marcia Leatherbury, Bathsheba Waugh, and Roberta Jones; three brothers-in-law, Ulam Leatherbury, Gary Waugh and James Jones, Jr.; three nieces and two nephews;, closest friend Brian Johnson and many other relatives, church family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Darius Cherry Memorial Fund, C/0 Mary Cherry at Bank of America, account# 446015955801. You may make a donation at any Bank of America Location using this account number.