A funeral service for Ronald Lee Cherry, 70 of Utica, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Utica Presbyterian Church, 9 S. Main St. with Terry Holobaugh officiating. Burial will follow in South Lawn Cemetery.

Friends may call 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2017 at Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica.

Mr. Cherry passed away April 10, 2017 at Licking Memorial Hospital, Newark. He was born December 25, 1946, in Columbus.

Ron was a member of Utica Presbyterian Church and American Legion Post #92. He was an Air Force Vietnam War Veteran and retired from Federal Express.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diana (Dunnick) Cherry; children, Colleen (Brandon) Sofsky, Benjamin Cherry, Wendy Marcum; grandchildren, Bryan, Michael and Jennifer Anderson, Katelyn Sofsky; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Sherry (Pat) Riley, Christine (James) Wright, Lisa (Michael) Priess; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Helen Winston, Sr.; brother, Clarence Winston, Jr.; best friend, Ron Staats, and beloved dog, "Emma".

Memorial contributions may be made to Vietnam Vets of America, Buckeye State Council, 35 E. Chestnut St., Suite 501, Columbus, OH 43215.

To sign an online guest book, please visit www.law-bakerfuneralhome.com.

Law-Baker Funeral Home, 34 N. Main St., Utica is assisting the family with arrangements.