Patrick Wilkinson Berry, age 77, a longtime resident of Martinsville, Texas passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in Mount Pleasant due to complications with gallbladder cancer. Patrick was born September 26, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of Paul Etheridge Berry and Thelma McDuffie Berry.
Patrick served his country in the United States Army, serving in Korea, then as a policeman in the Houston Police Department as a patrolman and detective. In 1964, he married Joy Dell McSwain. They had two children, Michael and Priscilla. In 1970, he decided to move to the country, where he farmed for the remainder of his life. He operated a dairy farm in Martinsville, Texas for nearly 40 years, then raised beef cattle until his illness forced him to sell his cattle a few months before his death. Patrick also sold farm and ranch real estate for many years to supplement the unpredictable dairy income.
Patrick is survived by his beloved wife, Joy Dell Berry of Martinsville; son, Michael Berry and wife Michelle of Comanche; and daughter, Priscilla Ellis and husband Hal of Mount Pleasant. Also left to cherish his memory are 6 grandchildren; sister, Judith Carol Berry Alcorn and husband Raymond of Mount Washington, Kentucky; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Berry and Thelma McDuffie Berry.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel officiated by Pastor Rachel Roark. Interment will follow at Berry Hill Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.
