J. Edward Cherryholmes , 81, of Denton, TX, born July 25, 1931, Columbus, OH, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 4 Seasons Hospice. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and to many a thoughtful and caring pastor and friend. He was a 1950 graduate of South High School, Columbus, OH, Otterbein College, Westerville, OH and United Seminary, Dayton, OH. He was also a retired United Methodist minister who for over 43 years served churches in Ohio, Michigan and Texas. He served First United Methodist Church of Kyle from 1992- 1997. His column “Perspectives” has appeared in the Hays Free Press, he was the author of “Eyewitness to History,” a book about the Kennedy Assassination, an accomplished vocalist, active in drama, having appeared as Willy Loman in “Death of a Salesman,” and an avid sports enthusiast, especially Ohio State football.
Preceded, in death by his parents, Joseph and Ruth Cherryholmes, daughter, Lee Ann Cherryholmes, sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Sid Smart. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years the Rev. Eleanor Cozad Cherryholmes, son, Charles (Susan), Lincoln City, OR, step-son, David Underwood (Claudia), LaPorte, IN, step-daughter, Annette Underwood, Confier, CO; grandchildren Bradley Nichols, Breanna Shrode, Charles Cherryholmes, Mallory Cherryholmes, Amber Underwood, Brandon Kaiser, three great grand-children, three nieces, Becky Bechtel (Larry), Brenda Tyler, Beverly Groth; four great-nieces, three great-nephews, one great-great-niece.
Service to Worship God and in memory of Ed will be 1 p.m., Saturday, January 26 at Amlin United Methodist Church, 5441 Cosgray Rd., Dublin, OH. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to Patricia and Sid Smart Scholarship Fund, West High School Alumni Club, c/o Bob Roach, P. O. Box 28056, Columbus, OH, 43228.
