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Randell M. Berry, 78, of Powderly

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Randell M. Berry, 78, of Powderly, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Peter Gray and Rev. Chad McQueen officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Berry, the son of Warren O’Neil Berry, Sr. and Oma Turner Berry, was born Jan. 8, 1941, in Woodland, Texas.

At the age of 18 he joined the United States Army, serving four years active duty. He then became active reserve and served until 1966. Randell was a carpenter by trade. His hobby was taxidermy which he eventually turned into a business. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Paris where he was affectionately known as Grandpa Berry.

On Aug. 22, 1959, he married Lois K. Chance, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter-in-law, Ann Berry, and all his siblings; Kervin Berry, John O. Berry, Argus Berry, Ona Berry, W. O. Berry, Jr., Sidney Berry and Francelia Berry Smith.

Survivors include two children; Debbie Miller & husband Jeff of Powderly and Donnie Berry of Paris, six grandchildren; Randy Miller & wife Ashley, Jason Miller & wife Stephanie, Justin Miller & wife Samantha, Cody Berry, Scotty Berry & wife Glenda and Kelley Berry, twenty-three great grandchildren along with many nieces & nephews, a host of friends, and his loyal Boxer dog, Bitsy.

Casket bearers will be: Glenn Berry, Robert Berry, Darrell Berry, Ronnie Berry, Kay Berry and Mark Figueroa. Honorary bearers will be: David Berry and Larry Berry.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com

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