Kenneth Wesley Cherry was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 13, 1950. He was the oldest of six brothers born from the union of Robert and Julia Cherry.

He was educated in the New York City Public School System where he graduated from Boy's High School.

Kenneth met Louise Green and after a long courtship they were married in 1994. They were blessed with one daughter; Shakaya from this union.

Kenneth  was an advent sports fan; especially basketball. He was well known in the Bed-Stuy and Brownsville as Butch.

Kenneth was preceded in death by one brother; Robert Cherry Jr.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his loving memories; his wife; Louise Cherry, his mother; Julia Cherry, his father; Robert Cherry, four children; Monet, Kenneth Jr., Sharrise and Shakaya, four brothers; Phillip, David, Paul and Ronald, 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his loyal and trusted friend; Ivan Torres and a host of other family members and numerous friends.

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