Clarence Otis Cherry

Mr. Clarence Otis Cherry, age 87, of Stamford, CT, and formerly of Cameron, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at The Villa at Stamford in Stamford, CT.

Obituary

Clarence Otis Cherry was born to Daniel Cherry and Eliza Jane Frye Cherry on May 11, 1938, in Carthage, NC and was the last to remain from a family of 14 children (7 boys and 7 girls).  He attended Pinkney High School in Carthage, NC.

Clarence was married to Mary Lois Cherry (deceased December 21, 2021) for 63 years. 

Clarence worked as a plumber for almost 60 years until he retired.  He was a hard-worker and provided well for his Family.  He will be remembered as someone who had an adventurous soul, was head-strong, tough, and ambitious.  Clarence lived hard, worked hard, played hard, and fought hard until his passing.  As he rests in peace, he will be missed.

He is survived by children, Sharon Byrd, Michael Cherry, Ray Cherry, Charles Eric Cherry, and Nicholas Spezzano-Cherry, 7 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by in-laws, Nathan and Shirley Wright, Ronnie and Almarie Chalmers, and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

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