Melvin Eugene Berry

1928 - 2010

Melvin Eugene Berry obituary, 1928-2010

BORN

1928

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Hixson Funeral Home

508 South Fifth Street

Leesville, Louisiana

Melvin Berry Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 4, 2010.

Melvin Eugene Berry, 82, of Leesville, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Alexandria, La.

His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010, 2PM at Castor Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. Ed Baldwin. A full military honors burial ceremony will follow at Castor Baptist Cemetery, Leesville, La., under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6PM until 10 PM at Castor Baptist Church, Leesville, La.

Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bernice Hetrick Berry of Leesville; one sister, Mary Lou Locke of Baton Rouge; four sons, Randy Berry and wife Peggy, Mike Berry and wife Bonita, John Berry and wife Elizabeth, Tim Berry and wife Melissa, all of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, Chris, Julie, Sarah, Brian, Stacy, Kelly, Susie, Melissa, Jessica and John Ross and 16 great grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lela Hutson Berry and Marvin R. Berry; one brother, Donald Berry, one sister, Patsy Case and an infant son, Donald Berry.

Melvin proudly served in the United States Army until he retired. After his retirement, he worked as a self employed contractor.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Words of comfort may be shared with his family at www.hixsonfh.com.

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October 5, 2010

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October 4, 2010

Kris Gutbier

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Melvin was a great man and I looked up to him like my own grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Berry family.

October 4, 2010

Kelly Billiot

We sincerely appreciate the many condolences. Although this is a trying time, we all relish in the fact that Grandpa is in a better place. He will be greatly missed but we know it will be only a matter of time before we are reunited in glory. I love you Grandpa...

October 4, 2010

Kelly Billiot

Thanks to everyone for their condolences. Grandpa blessed all our lives and he will be greatly missed. As difficult as it is for us, all we know he is in a better place and it's only a matter of time until we are all reunited in glory. I love you grandpa....

October 4, 2010

Glenda Ervin

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...Glenda Ervin

October 2, 2010

Bob & Bridget Huie

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bernice and family.

October 1, 2010

virginia Bryant

My deep sorrow for the family, and my prayers. Mr Melvin Berry will be missed greatly.

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