Jeremiah

Berry

Mr. Jeremiah Berry, a native of Walker Springs, was born January 17, 1943 to the parentage of the late Willie Berry and Ida Mae Rivers Berry.

He united with Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church at an early age. "Jit", as he was affectionately called, retired from A.C. Fabricated Products as a cutter. Before his health failed " Jit" enjoyed hunting and riding in his truck. He departed this life January 23 at providence Hospital, Mobile, AL.

He will be loved and cherished in the hearts of his wife, Joann Hannon Berry, of New York: six children, Jeremiah Berry Jr. of New York: Vanessa Packer of Mobile, AL: Edward Charles(Anita Faye) Berry of Walker Springs: Joseph (Chivon) Leggett of Richmond Hill, GA: Lavonia (Douglas) Rankin of Valdosta, GA, and Willy "Nomo" Beverly Leggett of Fort Stewart, GA: three sisters Lula Mae Brown, Lillie (Paul) Coats, and Lucresia Berry, all of Jackson, AL. two brothers, Johnny (Margaleen) Berry, Sr.: Earl Lee (Maxine) Berry, Sr.: 10 grandchildren: two very devoted, Stephanie Berry and Kaitlin Bryant: a host of nephews: one loving and devoted: Johnny Earl (Marilyn) Berry, Jr: a goddaughter, Amy (Ferrell) Bennett of Greenville, SC: other realtives and friends.

Services were held Tuesday, Jan.28 11am at Greater Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Walker Springs: Rev. Mulvoy Taylor, Jr., pastor and eulogist. Pallbearers were Edward Berry, Joseph Leggett, Willy Leggett,Michael Brown, Johnny Earl Berry Jr. Burial was in Hotel Hill Cemetery of Walker Springs. Condolence to the family at hhp://www.viewobit.com/ and on the Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.