James E. Berry, Sr.'s Obituary
James E. Berry, Sr.
Funeral services for James E. Berry, Sr., 87, of Longview, will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, May 1, 2004 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home, Longview. Burial will follow at Rosewood Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Berry passed away after a brief illness Tuesday afternoon, April 27, 2004, at his residence in Longview surrounded by family.
Mr. Berry was a lifetime resident of the Longview area, born August 14, 1916, in the Oak Hill community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved to cook for a crowd. James was a former member of the Knights of Phthias and worked for the railroad before going into business for himself. He made many good friends during the 48 years he had ?Berry?s? in Longview and the store at the Lake O? the Pines. That special deep felt grin and loving smile will always be in our hearts.
James is survived by Juanita Berry, wife of 22 years; his children and their spouses, Charlotte and Joe Cessna, Beverly and Dennis Fogarty, Kathy and Steve Crane, James and Tami Berry, Patty and Preston Williams, Suzanne and Blake Long, Tommy and Kay Vail, Sherman and Brenda Vail, David and Charlotte Vail; son-in-law, George Baird; sister, Mae Nell Cooper of Henderson; brothers-in-law, Edward Halliday and Frank Woods; sister-in-law, Nancy Berry Beard; 27 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews, good friends and special little dog, ?Tina Too.?
Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his parents, Hattie and Lillie Spence Berry, brothers; J.T. and Billy Gene Berry; sisters Louise Woods and Frances Halliday; daughter, Judy Baird; and grandson Brian Vail.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of your choice.
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