John Gerard Berry, age 69, passed away January 29, 2016, in San Antonio. He was born on September 3, 1946 in Petaluma, CA to Lawrence and Susana Berry. A Veteran of the US Army, John was an excellent runner on the High School track team receiving several top awards. He received his Bachelors of Business from Texas Tech University. John married his awesome wife, Celia in 1978 and just recently reached 37 years of marriage. They have two sons, Matthew and Richard and he enjoyed doing anything for them. He sold his beloved 1963 Corvette to start his own company in 1987, Berry Manufacturing. Because he was always a cheerful giver, John donated to several organizations: St Jude, AmVets, Wounded Warrior and several churches.
Surviving relatives include his wife Celia, 2 sons, Matthew Berry and Richard Berry; 2 Sisters, Susie and Nancy and a brother Daniel Berry
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
SERVICE
TUESDAY
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
6:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children Hospital
