Born Jan. 4, 1926, in East Prairie, son of the late Claude and Julia Long Berry, he lived all of his life in East Prairie, where he was a member of the First Christian Church, having received a certificate for 47 years of perfect attendance on Sept. 24, 2006.
Survivors include: two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert E. and Maiola Berry of Winter Haven, Fla., and George W. and Dorothy Berry of Belleville, Ill.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Delia Diane and Leroy Unterreiner of Phoenix, Eleta Marie and Jim Hutton of Wentzville and Joreta L. and Russell Gregory of Walnut Hill, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
One brother, David Claude Berry preceded him in death.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.
Services will conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church with Martin Lucas and Larry Lane officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dogwood Cemetery.
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