Frank Curtis Cherry Jr., 71, a Deming resident passed away Wednesday March 4, 2015 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

A memorial service will take place Sunday March 8, 2015 at Seventh Day Adventist Church with Chuck Workman officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Frank was born January 12, 1944 to Grace Margaret Jenkins and Frank Curtis Cherry in Gainesville, Florida. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of the home; son, Curtis Cherry III of Dubai; daughter, Donna Vance (L. David) of Sandia, TX; 5 grandchildren, Rebecca, Callyn, David, Michael and Curtis IV.