James Alvin “Jim”
Scherry, 91, of Union City, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Bronson
Battle Creek Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July
5, 2019 at Riverside Cemetery in Union City with Pastor Rob Hughes officiating.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation of Union City.
Jim was born on May 27, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI to Alvin
and Ruby (Hanna) Scherry. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 1946. He
served in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1950 and resided in Union City afterward. On
October 7, 1951 Jim married the former Marcile Chase in Union City.
He worked
at the Hatchery in Union City and at Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek. During
the 1960s, he served as police chief for Union City. He later worked for 20
years at Banner Linen in Battle Creek, from which he retired in 1983.
In the Union City community, Jim coached little league,
attended his children’s sporting events and helped Bob Merchant and Carl
Henderson start the annual Fourth of July fireworks.
Jim was a strong, yet
gentle man, who also had a stubborn side. He had a good sense of humor and
could be a jokester. Jim enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and taking day trips
with his wife, Marcile, following his retirement. He attended the Union City
Methodist Church through the years.
Jim is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marcile; his
children, Sue Wyman of Union City, Steve (Ashley) Scherry of Mt. Joy, PA, and
John (Leisa) Scherry of Union City; eight grandchildren and 12 great-great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joan
Henderson; and his brother-in-law, Carl Henderson.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Branch County
Veteran’s Affairs transportation fund.
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