Gerald Berry, Jr.

Starkville

Garcia Gerald Berry, Jr., 66, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

A native of Lyon, MS, Gerald was a graduate of Mississippi State University and attended SMU. He was known as "The Legend" in Starkville where he practiced photography and supported local musicians. He loved to read and enjoyed riding his bike and walking.

Survivors include: sisters, Mary B. Manasco (Bill) and Martha B. Horton (Jon) both of Madison; brothers, James C. Berry and John E. Berry both of Lyon; nephews, Charles W. Manasco of Clinton and Jonathan M. Horton of Memphis, TN; nieces, Lauren M. White of Flowood and Sarah E. Horton of Madison; great niece, Abby White of Flowood; aunt, Elizabeth M. Toomey of Brandon; numerous cousins and lots and lots of friends.

Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or The MSU Foundation.

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Published by Clarion Ledger on Jan. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Garcia Berry

35 Entries

December 30, 2014

Gerald - according to my doctor I'll see you soon. Please save me a seat at the bar and please don't eat all of the chicken wings.

Thanks - Bob Howle

Diane Baker

January 5, 2014

I knew Gerald in the 70's as an archaeologist. He was a kind and gentle soul, always ready to give a helping hand. May he now rest in peace.

Michael Collins

January 5, 2014

I remember the Archaeologist I worked with in the 70's. The friend who after I left Starkville always had a room I could stay in while I was in town. We had a great Rd trip to Chicago one wk end during the semester what a trip. I might have had a beer or two with him at Len-Lou's

at Bin612- 2009

Lara Solomon

January 5, 2014

Like so many students, I met Gerald when in college at MSU. I had many talks with him and enjoyed his perspective on things. I am thankful I got to know him. Starkville will never be the same without him walking the streets of the cotton district and campus taking pictures along the way.

Bob Howle

January 4, 2014

Couldn't think of a better person to ride out Hurricane Camille with in 1969. So long, old bud.

January 4, 2014

I have known Gerald since 1974. He was my best friend. He spoke with kindness and always was there if I needed him. I wish I had known he was in Jackson I would have loved to hear his peaceful voice again. I carry a picture of him made of the two of us and have many fossils and knowledge he had shared with me in the past. I will always carry it with me and I will Always carry Gerald in my heart. Rest in Peace my Friend. Katina Gentry Eaton

terry tubb

January 4, 2014

My friend for 30 years, really gonna miss that sense of humor and the stories.

Ronald Cannon

January 4, 2014

Rest in peace, old roomy. 1965-68 was long ago, shame on me for not stopping by to see you since then.

American Heart Association

January 3, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Michelle Jones

January 3, 2014

I will forever remember the days we spent working together at APB Photo and cherish the undivided attention I got from Gerald listening to him reminisce about past times, seeing his old photos, teaching me cameras and photography, teaching me to close shop so he could leave early to walk to Cheers. :) Love, Love, LOVE the times we spent together over the years!! Such a genuine, unique, loving soul! I miss you, my friend!! Starkvegas was a better place because of you and it will never be the same without your presence.

Hunter Brumfield

January 3, 2014

I join his many friends who have written here to express their long fondness for Gerry. We were part of a small group of folks in the early 1970s who "led the way" at State, though guess others may have seen that a bit differently. Like many of his other friends here, I can only remember Gerry with a smile on his face. A good man who definitely touched a whole lot of people.

Kevin Ervin

January 3, 2014

Starkvegas won't be the same without you, Gerald. You shall be sorely missed.

Cory and Mallory Roberts

January 3, 2014

Gerald was always a smiling face with a happy soul. I'm so proud my little boy got to rub that beard of his at the last MSU tailgate we saw him at. We will all miss you, old friend.

Holland Carley

January 3, 2014

Starkville will never be the same without you friend. Toasting you a cold one, and thankful to have shared laughter with you.

Suzanne Moncrief

January 3, 2014

Gerald was a wonderful man who was loved by many. He will be missed.

Just one of my favorite pictures. Halloween 1992 Cheers

Jami Conroy

January 3, 2014

Rest in peace dear friend...you will be around forever...your pictures will be around forever....and you'll never have to worry about batteries ever again... With love your buddy Jami

Janet Carraway

January 3, 2014

When you posted that you had walking pneumonia, I was worried about you. I will miss your kind eyes and honest viewpoints. Thanks for the memories.

Jeffrey Rupp

January 3, 2014

Gerald, your promotion and interest in the local Starkville music scene is humbling and, thanks to all your photographs, will long be remembered by all of us who benefited from your support. Rest in Peace.

January 3, 2014

Goodbye Gerald. Pains of life are over for you. Your old friend and co-worker at MSU. Jim Atkinson

olivia

January 3, 2014

Such a beautiful soul, I don't think I ever saw him unhappy. RIP sweet Gerald.

Becky Ray

January 3, 2014

Chris Curry and I will greatly miss our oldest child. Gerald was unique and we loved him for it.

One of the many baseball games with Gerald

Brooke Bryan

January 3, 2014

Brooke Bryan

January 3, 2014

I remember Gerald knowing my Aunt Denise and him taking my family photos when I was about 8 years old at Eckie's Pond at MSU. He wore a Mickey Mouse shirt. Then I got to college and we instantly remembered each other and were friends. I was always so excited to see Gerald and listen to whatever he had to say! Starkville will truly miss him!

Lisa Carraway

January 3, 2014

RIP Gerald. You will be missed so much in Starkville, you are truly a legend here.

Wendy Peebles

January 3, 2014

My heart is heavy knowing you're no longer in this world, Gerald. RIP sweet friend. Starkville will not be the same without you.

Col. Muldrow Crew 2006

India Crews

January 3, 2014

Rest in Peace my dear friend. I am in awe of how many lives you have touched. I can't believe I will never see your bearded face walking the streets of Starkville or out taking pictures or sitting on a bar stool next to me. You will be missed greatly.

Katie Thompson

January 3, 2014

Rest in peace sweet man. You will always be the best part of Starkville.

Darryl Berryhill

January 3, 2014

RIP Gerald. Will miss times I would take you from Outfield Lounge up to Cotton District after MSU baseball games. God bless the family.

Billie Joy Tucker

January 3, 2014

My prayers go out to Gerald's family and friends. Gerald will be missed by all who knew him and grew to love him. My memories of Gerald go back to the early 70's where he was a grad student in the Anthropology Dept. at MSU. He touched the lives of so many people in his 66 short years. My the Lord comfort you during this time of loss.

Lynn Barron

January 3, 2014

Gerald's death is a loss for his family, his friends, and the Starkville and Mississippi State University communities. Everyone liked Gerald.

Amber Hamer

January 3, 2014

Gerald will be greatly missed here in Starkville. We knew him when we were students here at MSU in 1983 and he was one of the first people to welcome us back when we moved back in 2008. Starkville will not be the same without him.

Charli Beth Thompson

January 3, 2014

You will be missed by so many! So thankful to have been able to call you my friend. A piece of Starkville of missing now. Such a beautiful soul! I'll miss your hugs and conversation. Forever in so many peoples hearts. Love and light!

Carolyn Abadie

January 3, 2014

Rest in peace Gerald. You will be missed by more people than you could ever imagine. You touched so many lives.

Jessica Hollis Edwards

January 3, 2014

I will miss you dearly, sweet Willy-G. Rest in peace, my long time friend.

Alice Thweatt (Pickering)

January 2, 2014

Gerald was a unique & kind friend to many people at Mississippi State, and I am proud to have been able to call him friend for the past forty years. Starkville will be lonelier for his loss. God bless his family during their time of loss.

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