Wayne Harold Berry

Wayne Harold Berry, a loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on January 30th, at the age of 90. He will be deeply missed. After Wayne Harold graduated from Sandersville High School in 1952, he began his military career by enlisting in the United States Navy. Reflecting his work ethic, he later became one of the few enlisted to be chosen for promotion to the rank of Officer. He served his country honorably for 28 years, and retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who provided for his family and was respected by his colleagues. Wayne Harold held a special place in his heart for hunting, fishing, and participating in field trials with his English Pointer bird dogs. He enjoyed playing card games with his wife and friends, and visiting with friends and family. Throughout his retirement years, Wayne Harold continued pursuing his hobbies, including golfing with his brother Sam, reading, farming, raising Branger cattle, and riding and tending his Tennessee Walker horses. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 1/2 years, Frances Anderson Berry. He is also survived by his children, Eric Wayne Berry, and Andrea Berry Livingston (Mark); his grandchildren, Sarah (Chandler), Hannah (Dustin), Noah, Joshua, Samuel, and Elizabeth; and his great-grandchildren, Noel, Ollie, Eleanor, and Carter Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, S. L. and Birdie Berry, sisters Mary Ann Loper and Nell Brashier, brother Sam Berry, Jr., and great-grandson Ezekiel. Wayne Harold will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman, for his love of storytelling, and for his long and honorable military career. A visitation will be held at Memory Chapel in Laurel, MS, on Thursday, February 1st, at 9 a.m., and services will be at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Memorial Gardens in Laurel, MS. Pallbearers are Samuel Livingston, Dustin Robinett, Chandler Farris, Weston Windham, Ed Brownlee, and Heath Morris. Honorary pallbearers are Joshua Wayne Livingston, Noah Livingston, Norris McDaniel, James Carlisle, and Jerry Cuevas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Wayne Harold Berry

June 1, 1933 - January 30, 2024