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- Lawrence J. Berry
July 12, 1933 ~ March 24, 2020
Lawrence J. Berry, 86, Jonesboro, passed away at 6:10 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his home in Jonesboro. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, July 12, 1933, to Martin and Francis (Axley) Berry. On September 15, 1972, he married Elaine C. Keesor, who survives.
After high school, Lawrence served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He achieved the rank of MR3 and was honorably discharged. Following his military service, Lawrence worked as a Supervisor with Cablec and Glass Container.
He was a member of Eastview Wesleyan Church. Lawrence enjoyed tinkering in his garage, especially tending to lawnmowers and going to rummage sales. More than anything, Lawrence was a jokester and loved to make people laugh.
Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Price, Debbie (Jerry) Fields, Sandy Berry, Laura Helton; son, Lawrence Joseph Berry; several grandchildren; little buddy and grandson, Drew Helton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Francis Berry; brothers, James M. Berry, Ronald E. Berry; and sister, Lela Josephine Hedrick.
Private services followed by burial with military honors at Park Cemetery will be held.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later time at Eastview Wesleyan Church
BURIAL Park Cemetery Fairmount, Grant County, Indiana, USA
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