Bob R. Berry

Bob R. Berry was born on September 29, 1938, in Singer, California, to Fred Berry and Molly (McClaine) Berry. He passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, a loving family, and a legacy of hard work, dedication, and service to others.

Bob was a man who believed in making the most of life. Whether he was tending to his plant nursery, spending time outdoors, or cheering on his favorite teams, he found joy in the things that mattered most to him. Bob attended Northeastern State University and Harvard Business School, furthering his education and building upon his entrepreneurial spirit. As an entrepreneur, Bob built his life around hard work and determination, finding purpose in growing and nurturing things from the ground up. When Bob wasn't working, there was a good chance he could be found enjoying a ballgame or planning his next hunting adventure. He loved college football, following both the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys, and was a devoted baseball fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Hunting was another great passion of his, taking him on memorable adventures from the mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico, in pursuit of elk to the wide-open fields of South Dakota for pheasant hunting.

Proud of his Cherokee heritage, Bob also believed in giving back to his community. He dedicated 15 years of service to the Cherokee Nation as a member of its Board of Directors, a commitment that reflected the importance he placed on his people and the community around him. His willingness to serve was one of the many ways he left a lasting mark beyond his own family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Molly Berry; his first wife, Sherry Berry; and his siblings, Clara Virginia Berry Sweitzer, Dean Edward Berry, Samuel Everett Berry, Betty Lee Berry Durham, Bonnie Faye Berry Buerklin, James Harold Berry, Eugene Berry, Lou Ann Berry Murry, and Billy Don Berry.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandy Berry; his sons, Burl Berry and Brian Berry; his daughters, Holly Berry and Cher Berry; and six grandchildren, along with other family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Bob's life was filled with hard work, adventure, service, and the people he held dear. From the plants he nurtured to the places he explored and the community he served, he leaves behind reminders of a life spent doing what he loved. While his journey on earth has come to an end, the memories he created and the legacy he leaves behind will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.