Ronald Keith Berry

Ronald Keith Berry obituary, Amarillo, TX

Ronald Keith Berry

Ronald Berry Obituary

Visit the Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors - Amarillo website to view the full obituary.

Ronald Keith Berry, 82, of Amarillo, TX passed away Monday, June 2, 2025.

Family visitation will be from 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery with Perry Hawkins officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Ronald was born on June 8, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, to W.S. and Claudine (Chitty) Berry. He was raised by "Ren" Cross. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard, where he received the Army Commendation Medal and the Texas Faithful Service Medal. By the end of his military service, he had achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. On May 4, 1963, Ronald married Melva Richards in Amarillo. After his military service, Ronald had a long career as a truck driver for Texaco and Walmart. He had a passion for automobiles, particularly old Chevrolets.

Ronald was preceded in death by his daughter, Trava Berry, and brother, Wendell “Ray” Berry and his wife, Pat.

Survivors include his wife, Melva Berry, of the home; two daughters, Juton Buescher (Ron), of Helotes, TX, and Renee Stapp (Chris), of Saudia Arabia; two brothers, Donald Gene Berry (Pam) and Jimmy Wayne Berry (Sue), all of Amarillo, TX; and four grandchildren, Brittani Toliver (Jackson), Samuel Ellis Stapp, Benjamin Berry Stapp, Joseph Digby Stapp; and great-granddaughter Charlotte Larea.

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors - Amarillo

2800 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79109

Make a Donation
in Ronald Berry's name

How to support Ronald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Ronald Berry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more