Lee Roy "Ben" Berry., Jr, 78, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at a local hospital. Ben was born September 22, 1935 in Stuttgart, AR, to the late Lee and Helen Berry.
Ben was a member of College Church of Christ in Searcy for forty-four years, and a past elder for ten years. He was in sales with International Paper for forty-one years and was also CEO and owner of World Travel, Inc. in Searcy. He played football for the Razorbacks from 1953-1956, where he was one of the "25 Little Pigs", coached by Bowden Wyatt.
Ben is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Patricia; his three children: Lee Ann Clay and husband Randy of Jonesboro, Scott Berry and Trish Price and her husband Randy all of Searcy; Two Grandchildren: Paige Price of Jonesboro and Marshal Price of Searcy. He is also survived by his twin brother: Charles Berry and his wife Jimmie of Tunica, MS, a close brother-n-law, Woody Wilson and wife Linda of Searcy, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 29, beginning at 10:00AM at College Church of Christ, 712 E. Race Ave., with a Celebration Service to follow at 11:30AM. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made in his honor to: Camp Tahkodah, Harding University, Box 10844. Searcy, AR 72149, where he was baptized at the age of fourteen, and spent many summers as a child.
Services entrusted to Cremations and Funeral Services of Arkansas. Guests may register at www.arcremations.com.
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