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In 1963, after a heart operation in Houston, Texas Cherry was unable to devote full time to his duties but went to his office in Washington, D. C., several times a week.

He died in Washington on July 15, 1965.

The first of two funeral services was held at his home in Washington.

Then the body was transported to Little Rock to lie in state in the rotunda of the Arkansas State Capitol.

Services were also held at the First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro.

Interment was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Jonesboro.