Kevin Lee Cherry, 55, West Plains, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at his home.
He was born March 18, 1968, at West Plains, Missouri, to Donald Henry Cherry and Anna Lee Wallace Cherry. On June 16, 2001, he was married at West Plains, to Karie Hilburn. Kevin was proud to be known as the pizza man; he was the owner and operator of Simple Simon’s Pizza for many years. He also farmed alongside his family. Kevin enjoyed singing and playing guitar. He was a member of The Ninth Hour Quartet and had the opportunity to sing the National Anthem at a Kansas City Royals baseball game. He was always kind, never complained or lost his temper; Kevin never met a stranger and truly loved helping people. He loved his family, friends and his bulldogs.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Karie Cherry, West Plains; his mother, Anna Lee Cherry, West Plains; special bulldog, June; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Kathy Hilburn; brother-in-law, Matt Hilburn; sister-in-law, Beth Hunt and husband, Jason; his nephew, Weston; his niece, Rylee; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and bonus nieces and nephew, Martin, Liliana and Emilia.
His father, grandparents and special bulldog, Willie, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
