Joe will be missed.  He was my quartermaster of the year.  I enjoyed talking with him.  He was a fantastic and a wonderfuL person. Our sympathy and condolences go to his family.  We are praying for you.  May god bless you.

Honoring Uncle Joe’s Birthday

On August 26, 2013 Madelyn Rae Taylor-Bullock was born, and her great-grandfather, George Berry, was thrilled to death because Madelyn had entered this world on the birthdate of Joe Berry.

He thought it was Providence that Madelyn would share his older brother’s birthday. It was such an honor.

Thereafter, each year when George was here, as he would call Joe on his birthday he never failed to remind him that Madelyn had been born to honor him.

On Joe’s last visit with George, here in Exeter, the conversation came up again; and we reminded Joe that Madelyn was now 5 years old. He laughed that awesome laugh of his, and said he could not believe it – because the picture of Madelyn that had been sent to him when she was an infant was still sitting on his kitchen shelf. How could that be five years?

This year when Madelyn celebrates her 11th birthday on August 26, 2024, we will honor Uncle Joe, and he will be included in our happy birthday song. His memory will be honored every August 26th in this family. Rest in peace our honored and beloved great Uncle Joe.

Submitted by the family of George Berry

Remembering Joe B. Berry

As we live through this bittersweet moment in our lives, we grieve the loss of the Lion in this family, yet are filled with joy remembering many, many years in the life of Joe Berry.

Our brother, Uncle Joe, was loved and admired by all of us. He was a steady keel with his often quiet manner, lending guidance when needed. His generosity was unmatched, and it was no secret he extended a helping hand to his siblings while never asking for anything in return. He led, and walked the walk. 

From the outside I always enjoyed watching his younger brother George idolize him, and was filled with praise of Joe as he recounted childhood memories.

But, I laugh the hardest today when I recount the time after returning from a visit with Joe, later in life, George decided he needed to grow his hair out. When I questioned why, he carried on about how great Joe’s hair had looked. Never mind that George was nearly bald as an onion from the age of 45, but he never stopped striving to be like Joe.

I can only imagine the great joy in heaven today as Joe has joined his older sister, Sue (Mary) and younger brother George. Can’t you hear the laughter and the teasing and then more laugher? 
Praise be to God for the blessing and privilege to have shared in the life of this incredible man.
Submitted by Katherine Berry.

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Joe B. Berry

August 26, 1936 – June 28, 2024

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