John Allen Berry

John Allen Berry was born March 3, 1922 in McNairy County, TN, the son of the late Felix Allen and Betty Hardin Berry.

Mr. Berry and his wife Mildred were both baptized at Shirley Baptist Church in AR, where they lived for many years. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of the American Legion, DAV and VFW. He was a carpenter.

Mr. Berry departed this life on October 14, 2017 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 95 Years, 7 Months, 11 Days. His wife, Mildred's ashes are being buried with him. She was born November 7, 1931 and departed this life April 14, 2007. She had three daughters and two sons.

Mr. Berry is survived by a daughter, Reeda Gray and husband Mike of Selmer, TN; a son, Larry Berry and wife Linda and their daughter, Michelle Berry all of Chandler, AZ; adopted son, Jerry "Buddy" Childers and wife Lenetia of Corinth, MS; two sister-in-laws, Dora Nellan Berry and Loraine Berry; one nephew and three nieces.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Berry was preceded in death by two brothers, L. C. Berry and Jethro "G" Berry; nephew, Tim Berry.