Johnny Lee Berry, 90, was born Sep. 9, 1932, and passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing and building RC cars, planes, and boats. Johnny was the founder of the Starks Athletic Booster Club and took part in the Sheriff’s league baseball and softball. Johnny loved to be with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, John Berry and wife, Leslie, Joe Berry and wife, Jackie, Jimmy Berry and wife, Erica, and Jill Berry; grandchildren, Matthew, Candace, Jodi, Zane, Trace, Jessica, Lance, Jade, and Josie; great-grandchildren, Ava, Isaiah, Elijah, Anderson, Abram, Noah, Kendall, Griffin, Kylin, and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rae Berry; parents, Ebb and Doney Berry; and siblings, Carl Berry, Lucille Bickham, Bill Berry, Varrece Berry, Vannie Berry, and Leona Husband.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Starks. Visitation continued from 9-10 with the funeral service starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, at First Baptist Church in Starks. Pastor Ron Butler officiated. Interment to follow at Miller Cemetery in Starks.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy.
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