James Berry Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Flint, Michigan

BERRY, James Clifton - Of Flint, age 78, our sweet precious husband Father and Papa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Crittenden Regional Hospital in West Memphis, AR. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Chad Wesley officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Berry, a retiree from General Motors Corporation in Flint was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Judson and Zelma (miller) Berry. Our dad lived a genuine simple life. He was a man who gave of himself without expectations of anything in return. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed being outdoors, being with friends and family and watching his beloved Detroit Tigers. We will miss the sweetest and kindest man we've ever know more than words can say. Surviving are wife, Betty Berry of Flint; two daughters, Susan (Dewey) Jones of Flint and Rebecca (Joe) Lucas of Grand Rapids, MI; son, Michael (Kathryn) Berry of Burton, MI; three sisters, Johnnie Mae Tyler Of Zephyrills, FL, Mary Counts of Davison, MI and Imogene Cummings of West Memphis, AR; one brother, Henry Berry of Searcy, AR; eight grandchildren, Ashlee, Ryan, Katee, Christopher, Justin, Jacquie, Nathan, Nolan; and his special dog, Annie. He was preceded in death by a son, James Douglas Berry. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Dear Betty(Mrs.Berry)as I knew you growing up. I'm was so sorry to receive the call from Sue that Mr. Berry(James) had passed away. I always loved seeing him when I visited Sue upon returning to Michigan. He had an incredible garden and the lawn was always meticulous. He always had something nice to say and a warm smile.
I've known your family for about 35 years and it won't be the same next visit. Betty, please feel free to come visit me in Oregon. My prayers are with you and the...

Ann Jacks

May 28, 2010 | Beaverton, OR

The Loomis family Ed & Marsha would like to send our condolences to your family in the loss of James. I worked with James at GM and he always gave a hello to me when I seen him. We will sadly miss James. Willie and Mildred are aware of James passing and would like to express the condolences also.

Edward Loomis

May 11, 2010 | Clio, MI

To Betty,susie,becky and michael.Sorry for the loss of james.He was a really nice guy.Just wanted you to know that our prayers and condolences go out to your family.I know he will be so missed
by alot of people,especially his family.You all were so close.Alot of us grew up on gilbert st.and played with James kids.We haven't seen you all in a long time.But we do remember how well we liked your family and coming to your house.If it's any comfort in knowing what your going thru we know your...

Vickie McAfee

May 07, 2010 | Flint, MI

Ant Betty Jo and Dear Sweet Cousins and families....Always great memories of Uncle James Berry...funny being from the South no one has just one name it's always 2! We are so sad about Uncle James Berry and love all of you so much! Even though there are many miles between us all you are all near and very dear to our hearts each and every day! All our love from Colorado...The Dunns, Peggy, Jeff, Corey, Sarah (Corey's wife) Kayla and Corey's Children (Billy, Coral and Lily)

May 07, 2010

Uncle James and Ant Betty Jo loved to come to Colorado for spectacular scenery. Yesterday with my dad who grew up with Uncle James in Arkansas told us many story of his family, and Uncle James' family. They spent alot of time together as boys, and growing up to teenagers. I was telling cousin Becky about when we were up in Cripple Creek CO two years ago gambling and having fun, I seen Uncle James setting at a .25 slot machine having scotch and milk and laughing when he would win .25's. ...

May 07, 2010

Aunt Betty Jo and family, I have so many wonderful memories of Uncle James. So sorry to hear of your loss. Love to all
Becky Martin Ruffini

Becky Ruffini

May 06, 2010 | Hemet, CA

Sue, We are very sorry for your loss. I know this will be hard for you as you were so close to your Dad. Please know that Sue and I will keep you and your family in our prayers. Thinking of you always.

All our Love Doug and Sue

May 05, 2010

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Berry family. Especially to Becky...we know how much you loved and liked your dad.
Having the knowledge of losing a father we have no words to express the depth of your loss. You know we love you and have you, your mom and sister in our thoughts and prayers.
In faith,
Marge, Andy, Leah, and Rachel Lucas

May 05, 2010

We (Danny, Pam, and Sheila) always looked forward to Uncle James and his family coming to Arkansas. We called him Mr. Perfect! I (Sheila) still to this day looked forward to him and Aunt Betty coming. Uncle James was always there when I needed anything done. We always had our Brains and Eggs for breakfast when he was here and we usually had to eat the whole can by ourselves because no one else would eat them! I will miss those mornings and will miss him dearly! We loved him very much!

Sheila Powers

May 05, 2010 | West Memphis, AR

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