of Omaha, AR
September 9, 1945 - April 28, 2021
James Wallace Berry, age 75, of Omaha, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 9, 1945, in Harrison, the son of JB and Bama Jean (Curtis) Berry. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Mike and Carl Berry.
Jim was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was formerly in the Army Reserves. He was a heavy machine operator and he enjoyed roping, leatherwork, and was a storyteller extraordinaire. He was a cowboy who loved spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his wife, Rhonda Olson Berry, of the home; his daughter, Carlotta Kim Berry Mattox and her husband Travis; his grandsons, Gunner Cole and Garrett James Mattox; his sister, Suzy Samsel; and his nieces and nephew, Tanya, Larry Carl and Dee.
Funeral service was Saturday, May 1, 2021, at New Hope Baptist Church in Omaha, Arkansas with Pastor Gene France officiating. Visitation will be 1:30-2:00 pm Saturday at the church. Interment will be in New Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Arnold, David Arnold, Jim Pierce, Charles Dixon, Cole Williamson, Austin Williamson
Honorary pallbearers were ''Special Friend'' Calvin Taylor, Russell Cobb, Jimmy Darrell Dixon, Joe Ellis, Gregg Barnes, and Brad Stacy
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21 Condolence(s)
Patty Gross
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. We will always remember all the good times we have had. Rhonda you and Family is in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Melissa Lowery Neeley
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Carlotta,
I’m so sorry on the passing of your dad. May God be with you and your family . May God give you peace and comfort . Sending prayers for you and your family!
P. S.
I’m Helen Lowery’s youngest daughter
You use to cut my hair a long time ago when I lived in Harrison!!
Michael and Lorene Roberts
Saturday, May 1, 2021
You could not get a better friend than Jim, he will be missed dearly. Prayers for the the Family.
so sorry for your lost.
Skipper Maybee
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Dear, dear Rhonda, I’m so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We all grew up together and I have such fond memories of all the good times we had. You have my sincere sympathy with prayers for the comfort only God can give you.
I know you have many, many great memories that will help you during this time. My love and prayer are with you, Skipper
Grant Lee Blevins
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Prayers to the Family..
Judy Beauchamp
Friday, April 30, 2021
Rhonda & Carlotta , so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Know you are in my thoughts & Prayers in the coming days. You may have heard my Tommy has Alz/Dementia. , he turned 81 in January. I have to do all the driving now so coming up there may be a long drive for me . The video was beautiful . Would love to see yall & visit . take care & rely on the Big man up above , he will see you thru . Love ,Hugs & Prayers , Judy & Tommy
Gary Holt
Friday, April 30, 2021
I considered Jim a good friend. I work at Miller Hardware...our visits through the years were always very enjoyable. I'm so very sorry for your loss!! He will be missed.
Paula and Frankie Hicks
Friday, April 30, 2021
Mother and I was very sad to hear of this loss. Jim was a good friend and he will be missed. Our prayers are with the family.
Wes Roberts
Friday, April 30, 2021
He was a good man, praying for the family
Jim Methvin
Friday, April 30, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. It was my honor to have served in the Army Reserve with him in the 70’s.
Sandy Roberts
Friday, April 30, 2021
Keeping you all in our prayers.
Diane Huston
Friday, April 30, 2021
I'll always remember Jim with a big smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Omaha lost a good friend to many. ♡
Ann Sanders
Friday, April 30, 2021
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Ann Sanders
Sidney Messick
Friday, April 30, 2021
Our hearts are breaking for all of you! We are fervently praying for God to give you strength, comfort, and peace today and in the days ahead. I still have a beautiful tooled leather bracelet Jim made. When I see it or pull it out to wear, I will always remember the all of the good times we had listening to his stories at ballgames! He always brought a smile to our faces! Our love goes out to each of you!
The Messick Family
Sherri D King
Thursday, April 29, 2021
I am so very sorry for your loss. Only knew Mr Berry for a short time, but loved listening to his stories. Prayers for the family.
Kelsey Lakey
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Im so sorry we won't be there Saturday. We love you all so kuvh and will miss Uncle Jimmy so much 💙
Larry and Susan Parton
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Gene and Nancy Rose
Thursday, April 29, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We have good memories of Jim and Rhonda. They were our neighbors when we were first married. They were our first guest showing up with Cokes, chips and a deck of cards that became a weekly ritual for the next year. Sending our love and prayers, Rhonda and family.
Dale and Donne Humphrey
Thursday, April 29, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim will truely be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Dale and Donna Humphrey and family
Shirley Breece
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Rhonda, Carlotta and family, so shocked to learn of Jim's passing. We are so very sorry..... thinking of you and praying the Lord will give you strength during this difficult time.
Love,
David & Shirley Breece
Rana Burnside
Thursday, April 29, 2021
It was such a pleasure to have known Mr. Jim for the time that we did - so very sorry for your loss- with deepest sympathy