Don Cherry, a leading pop singer of the 1950s who performed at clubs and hotels by night while becoming one of America’s top amateur golfers by day, died on April 4 at a hospice in Las Vegas. He was 94.
His death, which was not widely reported at the time, was confirmed by his son Shawn.
Growing up in his native Wichita Falls, Tex., Mr. Cherry was immersed in both music and golf.
At age 6 or so, he took part in hymn singing at church services. While in high school, he crooned “Happy Birthday” delivering singing telegrams for Western Union.