Donnie Claude Berry, Sr., age 78, of Americus died at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Tuesday, November 24, 2020. A native of Americus he was born June 19, 1942, the son of the late William Richard and Sara Dupree Berry, Sr. Mr. Berry was a veteran, a retired lineman with Bell South and a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a hardworking family man. Graveside services will be held Friday, November 27, 2020, at 11:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Bryan Myers officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sumter Humane Society, 108 Industrial Blvd., Americus, GA 31719 and also Central Baptist Church, 190 Upper River Rd, Americus, GA 31709. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Margie Ward Berry of Americus; a daughter, Janice Berry of Americus; two sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Sandra Berry of Americus and Mike and Iris Berry of Ellaville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and David McGrother of Americus and Susie and Gerald Varnum of Americus; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Saralyn Berry of Smithville; three grandchildren, Chezleigh and Ryan Lackey, Kendal and Tyler Cullens and Katie Berry; and three great grandchildren, Logan Kate Lackey, Leighton Lackey and Landrey Lackey. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William Berry, Jr. and Wayne Berry.

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