Joseph Cherup , Jr.

CHERUP, Joseph Charles Jr., Age 92, of Fenton, passed away Saturday, April 24 2021. Visitation will be 1-5 PM Sunday, May 2 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Private Funeral Services will be held and may be viewed by live stream at  12:00 Noon Monday, May 3 at Joseph's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Interment following at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.  Joseph was born November 24, 1928 in Detroit, the son of Joseph Charles and Rose Lillian (Smarsh) Cherup, Sr. He was a 1946 graduate of Redford High School and a 1955 graduate of Detroit College of Applied Sciences.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a life member of the VFW currently with the Fenton Post 3243. Joseph owned and operated The Tradewinds Cocktail Lounge and many other types of businesses including Manufacturing with Revolution DC. He is survived by nieces and nephews, John A. Barnstead of Nova Scotia, Joseph R. Barnstead of Indianapolis, IN, Rose M. Barnstead of Sugar Land, TX, and Patricia A. Barnstead of Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Dolores Barnstead. Online Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.