Ronald Layton Cherry
Ronald Layton “Ron” Cherry, 77 of Tipton died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at home. Ron was born in Tipton on August 11, 1942 to Layton & Virginia (Crail) Cherry. He married Jenny Williams on February 27, 1970 and she died on August 4, 1998.
Ron had worked for the City of Tipton with the Police Department as an Animal Control Officer starting in June 1986 and retiring in July 2008. Ron’s father was a veteran which allowed Ron to join the Tipton American Legion where he was a proud member. He was also a member of the Tipton Elks Lodge. Ron was a big fan of horse racing and he enjoyed watching Westerns on TV.
Ron is survived by his three children, Brian Scott Cherry, Las Vegas, Regina Lynn Cherry and Scott Allen Cherry and wife Katina, all of Tipton; two brothers, Stan Cherry and wife Katie, Atlanta and Mike Cherry and wife Keita, Tipton; a sister-in-law, Princess Cherry, Atlanta; his companion Jane Ripberger and her children Rusty Ripberger and Jennifer Endicott.
Ron also has two grandchildren, Brittany Privett and Caleb Privett and five great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Xzavier, Katalyna, Beatrix and Alexander. He was preceded in death by one brother, Chub Cherry.
Public visitation for Ron will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Attendance will be limited to 25 people (including family) at one time with visitors able to rotate through the building as others leave. The funeral will be private for family and be live streamed starting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. A link to the funeral live stream will be added to Ron’s obituary page on www.young-nichols.com late Wednesday. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Memorial contributions in Ron’s honor may be made to the Tipton American Legion, 129 N. Independence Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Jenny Williams Cherry and I were best friends in high school and I miss her always. I knew Ron because of her and know that both loved their children beyond anything. So sorry to hear about Ron’s passing.
Thank you Jodi, we appreciate your kind words. Gina
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Deborah, for your sympathy.
Janie
So sorry..He was a good guy l have knowe him lon time..My Brother Clois Meal they grew up together..They will meet up together in Heaven.Prayers an Hugs to family..
Thank you Donna for your kind words. Gina
So very sorry for your loss lots of good times and memories with both jenny and ron…prayers for you all
Thank you Pam, for your kind words during this time for our family. Gina
My sympathy to all of you. Prayers.
Thank you Georgetta. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are appreciated. Janie
Very sorry for your loss. Ron was a good guy. He got on to me a few times about my dogs getting out and putting them in dog jail. We would just laugh about it and I would go pick them up. He was a good person. He will be missed.
Thank you Valarie. You are so right. Ron was a good person, and he will be missed a lot. Thanks also for the dog story. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. Janie
My condolences to all who share in this difficult time with the loss of Ron. I’ve known the Cherrys from growing up in Atlanta, what a nice family.
Janie, my sympathy goes out to you. 😥
Thanks Nanci. Appreciate your kind words. Janie
Thanks Nanci. Appreciate your your kind words. Janie
To jane sorry to hear about cousin ronnie
Thank you Judy. Ron is no longer in pain. Janie
My condolences to all the family and Jane. Thoughts & prayers for all.
Thank you Joellen. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. Janie
Dear friend Gina, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our hearts are with you. We are always here for you.
Thank you Jude and Dennis. Appreciate your kind words. Gina
Sorry to hear this Jane. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Rick Balser
Thank you Rick. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are greatly appreciated. Janie
So sorry for your loss it was nice to have the video to watch prayers for you all love u aunt janie
Thank you Lori, and love you to . . . always. Aunt Janie
Thank you Lori . . . Love you always. Aunt Janie
So sorry you lost your father, he was a great guy. He was a part of Tipton for as long as I can remember. My condolences to your family.
Nate
Thank you for your kind words. Our family appreciates it. Regina