Obituary of Jack Berry, Sebastian County, AR

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        Date: 19 May 2008
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John Berry

Born March 19, 1920
Died August 5, 2006

John Champion "Jack" Berry, 86, of Fort Smith, died August 5, 2006 in Fort
Smith. Jack was born on March 19, 1920 to A.Y. Berry and Fannie Champion Berry
in Fort Smith. He was the Past President of Berry Dry Good Company, a member of
the First Presbyterian Church where he served as both a Deacon and Elder, a
member of the Noon Exchange Club, UCT, Third Generation and 44 year member of
the Board of Directors of First National Bank of Fort Smith, and actively
delivered meals on wheels for many years, a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving
during World War II as a Tech Sergeant, participating in the Normandy Invasion
on D-Day, Utah Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of the
Good Conduct Medal, EAME Service Ribbon, Three Bronze Service Stars, the Purple
Heart, and Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
  He is survived by his wife Laura Sue Berry of Fort Smith; one daughter, Susan
Berry Hall and her husband Garland of Bentonville, AR; two sons, John C. Berry,
Jr. of Houston, TX; and Guillaume "Gimo" Berry of Fort Smith. Six Grandsons,
Scott Jones, Berry Jones, Wade Jones and his wife Kelly, John C. Berry III,
Guillaume "Gimo" Berry II, and Gabe Berry.
  He was preceded in death by his brother A.Y. Berry, Jr. and sister, Mary Frances
Berson.
  Also survived by his devoted and caring caretaker of many years, Kathy Lusk and
her niece, Kim Lovelace who assisted Kathy in his care.
  Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the First
Presbyterian Church with a Private Burial to follow in the Oak Cemetery of Fort
Smith all under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
  Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
  Memorials may be made to Girls Incorporated 622 North 7th Fort Smith, AR 72901
or the charity of ones choice.