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Richard Berry

May 14, 1942 — September 21, 2021

Richard Berry

Richard Gerald Berry, 79, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away September 21, 2021.  He was born on May 14, 1942 to the late Raymond Colman Berry and Dora May (Bierman) Berry.

Richard loved being outdoors hunting and fishing.  He was serious minded, very personal, and private.  Richard met the love of his life, Edith Berry, in 1993. He was a member of the Benton Gun Club and was Baptist in faith.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Colman Berry and Dora May (Bierman) Berry; son, Shane Berry, and brother, Dale Berry.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Edith (Davis) Berry; stepsons: Gary Tedder (Colleen), Robert Tedder, Steve Tedder (Cindy), and David Tedder; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special daughter in law, Imelda Tedder; a host of nieces and nephews; and countless friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation is Tuesday, September 28 from 10:00-11:00 followed by a funeral service at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Bauxite Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

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Visitation

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

10:00 - 11:00 am

Smith - Benton Funeral Home

322 N Market St, Benton, AR 72015

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am

Smith - Benton Funeral Home

322 N Market St, Benton, AR 72015

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Burial

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Starts at 12:30 pm

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