Bill Berry, age 82, longtime resident of Duke, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bridges Rehabilitation at Plantation Village in Altus. Bill was born in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 1935 to his parents Jim Dandy and Jewell (Price) Berry.
He was raised in Megargel, Texas and at the age of 16 he proudly joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. Bill enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. After a 15-year career in active duty he joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard and retired from the Army with more than 25 years of combined service to his country. Bill was also a Fire Chief for the Civil Service at Fort Sill and retired with more than 27 years. He married Glenda Pettit; they spent 20 years of marriage together; where Bill proudly help raise Glenda’s 3 three young children from her previous marriage. Bill and Glenda, after many years of trying, were eventually blessed with a child of their own who they named James Berry. After Glenda’s passing Bill married Susie Sirmons where they spent 25 years together, Susie also had 2 sons from previous marriages. They eventually adopted Susie’s granddaughter Jordan and he lovingly raised her as his own. After retiring Bill did not slow down, he stayed active in service to his community with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for many years and worked security at the American Gypsum Plant as well as the Town Marshall in Duke. In his spare time Bill enjoyed drinking coffee and playing golf with his friends in Altus and Duke. He enjoyed the outdoors going camping, fishing, and history but family was always first for Bill and he will be missed very much.
Preceded in death by his parents Jim Dandy Berry and Jewel Eubanks Price-Chappell; his first wife Glenda Pat Pettit-Berry in 1992; one sister, Jimmie Lee Dunlap
Bill is survived by his wife Susie (Willie); one son, James Berry and wife Candace and their 3 children (Bill’s grandchildren) of Burleson, Texas; 5 Step children and their children; one adopted daughter, Jordan Berry. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army.
He was raised in Megargel, Texas and at the age of 16 he proudly joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. Bill enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. After a 15-year career in active duty he joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard and retired from the Army with more than 25 years of combined service to his country. Bill was also a Fire Chief for the Civil Service at Fort Sill and retired with more than 27 years. He married Glenda Pettit; they spent 20 years of marriage together; where Bill proudly help raise Glenda’s 3 three young children from her previous marriage. Bill and Glenda, after many years of trying, were eventually blessed with a child of their own who they named James Berry. After Glenda’s passing Bill married Susie Sirmons where they spent 25 years together, Susie also had 2 sons from previous marriages. They eventually adopted Susie’s granddaughter Jordan and he lovingly raised her as his own. After retiring Bill did not slow down, he stayed active in service to his community with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for many years and worked security at the American Gypsum Plant as well as the Town Marshall in Duke. In his spare time Bill enjoyed drinking coffee and playing golf with his friends in Altus and Duke. He enjoyed the outdoors going camping, fishing, and history but family was always first for Bill and he will be missed very much.
Preceded in death by his parents Jim Dandy Berry and Jewel Eubanks Price-Chappell; his first wife Glenda Pat Pettit-Berry in 1992; one sister, Jimmie Lee Dunlap
Bill is survived by his wife Susie (Willie); one son, James Berry and wife Candace and their 3 children (Bill’s grandchildren) of Burleson, Texas; 5 Step children and their children; one adopted daughter, Jordan Berry. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army.
Bill Berry, age 82, longtime resident of Duke, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Bridges Rehabilitation at Plantation Village in Altus. Bill was born in Denver, Colorado on May 31, 1935 to his parents Jim Dandy and Jewell (Price) Berry.
He was raised in Megargel, Texas and at the age of 16 he proudly joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. Bill enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. After a 15-year career in active duty he joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard and retired from the Army with more than 25 years of combined service to his country. Bill was also a Fire Chief for the Civil Service at Fort Sill and retired with more than 27 years. He married Glenda Pettit; they spent 20 years of marriage together; where Bill proudly help raise Glenda’s 3 three young children from her previous marriage. Bill and Glenda, after many years of trying, were eventually blessed with a child of their own who they named James Berry. After Glenda’s passing Bill married Susie Sirmons where they spent 25 years together, Susie also had 2 sons from previous marriages. They eventually adopted Susie’s granddaughter Jordan and he lovingly raised her as his own. After retiring Bill did not slow down, he stayed active in service to his community with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for many years and worked security at the American Gypsum Plant as well as the Town Marshall in Duke. In his spare time Bill enjoyed drinking coffee and playing golf with his friends in Altus and Duke. He enjoyed the outdoors going camping, fishing, and history but family was always first for Bill and he will be missed very much.
Preceded in death by his parents Jim Dandy Berry and Jewel Eubanks Price-Chappell; his first wife Glenda Pat Pettit-Berry in 1992; one sister, Jimmie Lee Dunlap
Bill is survived by his wife Susie (Willie); one son, James Berry and wife Candace and their 3 children (Bill’s grandchildren) of Burleson, Texas; 5 Step children and their children; one adopted daughter, Jordan Berry. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army.
He was raised in Megargel, Texas and at the age of 16 he proudly joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War. Bill enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. After a 15-year career in active duty he joined the Oklahoma Army National Guard and retired from the Army with more than 25 years of combined service to his country. Bill was also a Fire Chief for the Civil Service at Fort Sill and retired with more than 27 years. He married Glenda Pettit; they spent 20 years of marriage together; where Bill proudly help raise Glenda’s 3 three young children from her previous marriage. Bill and Glenda, after many years of trying, were eventually blessed with a child of their own who they named James Berry. After Glenda’s passing Bill married Susie Sirmons where they spent 25 years together, Susie also had 2 sons from previous marriages. They eventually adopted Susie’s granddaughter Jordan and he lovingly raised her as his own. After retiring Bill did not slow down, he stayed active in service to his community with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for many years and worked security at the American Gypsum Plant as well as the Town Marshall in Duke. In his spare time Bill enjoyed drinking coffee and playing golf with his friends in Altus and Duke. He enjoyed the outdoors going camping, fishing, and history but family was always first for Bill and he will be missed very much.
Preceded in death by his parents Jim Dandy Berry and Jewel Eubanks Price-Chappell; his first wife Glenda Pat Pettit-Berry in 1992; one sister, Jimmie Lee Dunlap
Bill is survived by his wife Susie (Willie); one son, James Berry and wife Candace and their 3 children (Bill’s grandchildren) of Burleson, Texas; 5 Step children and their children; one adopted daughter, Jordan Berry. As well as numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army.
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