cancer. He passed in the comfort of McGraw Hospice of Jacksonville,
Florida on April 7, 2019. He was born in Newark, Ohio on April 1,
1959
SFC Jimmy C Berry has been a proud veteran since 1980. He served his
country with more than 36 years with the OARNG and received many
certificates and awards. He deployed with the 371ST in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008. SFC Berry was employed with the
USPFO for over 26 years. He retired as a truck driver in 2016 along
with an honorable discharge from ARNGUS. His retirement led him to
the sunshine state where he continued to be a lifetime member of The
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The American Legion Post 283
Jacksonville, FL and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Newark, OH.
Jimmy has always been a fan of the Ohio State Football Team. He also
enjoyed playing pool and shooting darts with leagues and friends
acquiring many trophies and plaques. His biggest fans were his
grandchildren. Married to his high school sweetheart for over 40
years sharing his love for his fur babies.
He was proceeded in death by his father Roger F Berry 1988, mother
Mary K Huntsman 1992, step-father Charles L Smith 1993 and one brother
Roger Ray Berry 2003. He is survived by his wife Anna M Ford Berry of
Jacksonville, FL; 3 daughters, Sherry A Meade of Barnesville, OH;
Christy M Berry and Cathy A Berry from his hometown of Newark, OH.
Five grandsons, Michael, Robby, Clayton, Garrett and Gabriel. Three
granddaughters, Kayla, Amber and Makenzie. One sister MK Cathy Berry a
niece DJ Berry and sister-in-law Debbie Left of Atlantic Beach, FL.
Two brothers Laverne Berry of Newark, OH and Charles Smith of Fort
Lauderdale, FL. and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
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