BORN

1921

DIED

2017

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1515 South Chestnut

Lufkin, Texas

Leon Berryhill Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2017.

Services for Leon Berryhill, 96, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Marvin Slusher officiating. Interment will follow in Whitehouse Cemetery.
Mr. Berryhill was born June 18, 1921 in Nacogdoches County, Texas, the son of the late Lydia (Nooner) and Elbert B. Berryhill. He passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his residence.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed "puttering around" outdoors and gardening. In his younger years, he liked camping, fishing, and hunting with family and friends. He and his wife had years of fun on RV excursions and were members of the "Good Sammers" RV club. Mr. Berryhill was a machinist for 35 years with NIBCO. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 25 years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Doris Berryhill of Lufkin; daughter, Pamela Smith of Huntsville; son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Carol Berryhill of The Woodlands; daughter, Pamela "Kay" Bonner of Lufkin; 3 grandchildren; brother, Thurman Berryhill of Nacogdoches; sister, Mildred Beavers of Nacogdoches; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Berryhill was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Brandon; and 5 sisters.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.

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November 8, 2017

Ropger Davis

Kay and family, sorry for your loved ones death. Long life he had and you all will remember it well. Roger Davis and the late Gloria Faulkner Davis (Kat, she would have given you a big hug)

November 7, 2017

Teresa Morehead

Dear Sweet Mrs Doris and family so very sorry for your loss...it was a great pleasure of mine to have been yours,and Mr. Leon's friend and hairstylist for a time you both were and are such an inspiration in my life I will always cherish knowing you both...love,and prayers sent your way today and therefore....Sincerely, Teresa Morehead

November 7, 2017

Leon was a great man and neighbor. My two girls will always remember he always said they were his girlfriends. You will be greatly missed.

November 7, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

November 6, 2017

Glen and Edith Hamilton I grew up knowing Leon. My grandmother Hamilton was Elberts sister I worked with leon at nibco 60 years ago.Im sorry for your loss. He was always good to me and I thought a lot of him.

November 6, 2017

beth fleniken

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November 6, 2017

BRITT FLENIKEN

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

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November 6, 2017

beth fleniken

Lean was the Sweetest man.. He was my father in law, Bert Fleniken's best friend. I listened to Leon tell each time he came in to my office how he and bert got drafted together. They entered the war together and sent on the same plane and then ship together. They both were stationed at the same place. They both went to the university of Hawaii together. They were placed on the same job and both were on the same ship when it was hit in pearl harbor. Mr Berryhill tells that when ship was hit, they both landed in the water together and held onto a ice chestuntil they were rescued. When the time came for them to be discharged, they were release the same time and both came back to Nacogdoches together to have breakfast with Bert's mom. Ma Percy. Bert and Leon double dated and found the best wives to share many years with. They both worked at Nobco together. I know the reunion in heaven is awesome for those two life long friends. He called him a brother,not a friend. Going to miss him>>>

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