Melvin Eugene Berry, 82, of Leesville, passed from this life on Wednesday,
September 29, 2010 at Alexandria.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Castor Baptist Church of Leesville. Ministers will be Rev. Morris Goins and Rev. Ed Baldwin. A full military honors burial
ceremony will follow at Castor Baptist Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Castor Baptist Church,
Leesville.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bernice Hetrick Berry of Leesville; one sister, Mary Lou Locke of Baton Rouge; four sons, Randy Berry and wife Peggy, Mike Berry and wife Bonita, John Berry and wife Elizabeth,
Tim Berry and wife Melissa, all of Leesville; 10 grandchildren, Chris, Julie, Sarah, Brian, Stacy, Kelly, Susie, Melissa, Jessica and John Ross and 16 great grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lela Hutson Berry and
Marvin R. Berry; one brother, Donald Berry; one sister, Patsy Case; and an infant son, Donald Berry.
Melvin proudly served in the United States Army until he retired. After his retirement, he worked as a self-employed contractor. He will
be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Words of comfort may be shared with his family at www.hixsonfh.com.