Jerry Don Berry, 68, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was born May 8, 1947 in Austin, Arkansas, to Raymond and Ella "Ruth" (Cathey) Berry, and he went to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2015. After graduating from North Little Rock High School, he served in the Army National Guard six years. He worked as an electrician for Missouri/Union Pacific, retiring after thirty-eight years. Jerry Don was a dedicated and devoted hunters education instructor for thirty years. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, and the most important things to Jerry were the Lord and his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
He is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Anita (Bass); son Michael Marrow of Little Rock; grandchildren, Amber Goad Wilges and Christopher Bryan Goad; and great-grandson Caleb Scott Wilges.
Jerry Don was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kristy Michelle Berry; and sister, Carol Berry.
Memorials may be made to Missionary Glen Knight, c/o Victory Baptist Church, 515 Sherwood Ave., Sherwood, AR 72120.
Jerry wanted people to know that if left untreated, esophageal reflux could manifest itself into esophageal cancer. For almost five years, he was a mighty warrior against such cancer.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at Victory Baptist Church, Sherwood, with burial in Griffin Leggett - Forest Hills Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home.
Cemetery Details
Griffin Leggett - Forest Hills Memorial Park
10200 Hwy. 5 N.
Alexander, AR, 72002
Visitation
JUN 4. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Smith - Westbrook Funeral Home
404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.
Beebe, AR, US, 72012
http://www.WestbrookFuneralHome.com
Funeral Service
JUN 5. 1:00 PM
Victory Baptist Church
515 Sherwood Ave.
Sherwood, AR, US