James L. "Jim" Berry, 66, of Battle Creek, MI passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. He was born in Ashland, OH and had been a resident of Battle Creek for 10 Years. He had previously resided in the Cleveland, OH area.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Berry; sons, Thomas (Lisa) Berry and Christian Berry; daughters, Jennet (Shawn) Elliot and Jessica Berry; stepsons Phillip (Heidi) McNamee and James (Natalie) McNamee; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Berry in 2007; mother, Doris Berry in 1973; and father, Lemoine Berry in 1980.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamond St. Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield. Military graveside services conducted by the U.S. Army will follow in Adario Cemetery.