Roger "Lynn" Berry

Roger “Lynn” Berry, a dedicated man of faith, a devoted family man, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born on April 14, 1941, in Hillsboro, Ohio, Lynn’s life was marked by his unwavering commitment to service and his cherished faith.

Lynn’s journey began in Hillsboro, where he attended local schools and laid the foundation for a life dedicated to serving others. He pursued higher education at Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree, equipping him with the knowledge and drive to make a meaningful impact in his community.

After college, Lynn devoted himself as a Youth Pastor and an elementary school teacher. From the 1980's until his retirement in 2017, Lynn was the owner and operator of Faith Christian Bookstores in Xenia and Fairborn, providing his community with access to inspirational literature and fostering a welcoming environment for all who entered.

Lynn was known for his hardworking nature and his ever-present willingness to help anyone in need. Beyond his professional endeavors, he cherished tending to his flower gardens, finding solace and joy in nurturing life’s delicate beauty. He was also a very involved and dedicated member of the First Church of Christ in Xenia, deeply immersed in his faith community and committed to the church’s mission.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Roger C. Berry and Isabel Carol “Pat” Patton; his step-mother, Martha Berry; his beloved wife, Helen “Anita” Berry; his son, Marty Brown; and his siblings, Wanda Reid, Sue Berry, and Jerry Berry.

Lynn leaves behind a loving legacy through his family, including his devoted daughter, Becky (Robert) Bond; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Brown; and his cherished grandchildren, Jared (Payton) Bond, Blake (Hailey) Bond, Grace (Gabe) Caudill, Bryan (Corrinne) Brown, Craig Brown, Grant (Kerry) Brown, and Cameron Brown. He also rejoiced in the presence of his great-grandchildren, Waylon Bond, Emory Patterson, Ava Brown, Landon Brown, Oliver Brown, Nolan Brown, and Morgan Brown; as well as his sisters, Ann Carter and Debbie (Johnathan) Clifton.

His life exemplified faith, service, and love. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who put his beliefs into action and made a meaningful difference in the lives of those around him. His legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Donations may be made in his memory to the First Church of Christ, 441 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH, 45385.

Services to celebrate Lynn's life will be held privately by his family at a later date.

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"To every thing there is a season,

and a time to every purpose under heaven;

A time to be born, and a time to die,

A time to plant,

and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

A time to kill and a time to heal;

A time to break down, and a time to build up;

A time to weep, and a time to laugh;

A time to mourn, and a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones,

and a time to gather stones together;

A time to embrace,

and a time to refrain from embracing;

A time to get, and a time to lose,

A time to keep, and a time to cast away;

A time to mend, and a time to sew;

A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

A time to love, and a time to hate;

A time of war, and a time of peace."

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8