Ira Berry,

Jr

Ira Berry Jr., 69, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and faithful servant of the Lord. Ira passed peacefully into the arms of God om July 26, 2025, at NMHS at Tupelo, MS.

Ira was a strong and caring man. He had a passion for fishing and football and basketball. He loved the Vardaman Rams and until his health began to fail, he went to every football and basketball game. He was also an avid fan of the LA Lakers basketball and the New Orleans Saint football. Ira also found joy in spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren with love, treats, and endless tickles and hugs.  Ira enjoyed work. He was a sweet potato farmer most of his life. Ira and Mary were also foster parents for many years and took care of dozens of children.

As a dedicated deacon of Mays Chapel Missionary Baptist church, he cherished his faith deeply. Ira came to know the Lord at an early age and served the Lord until the very end.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, of 54 years. His four sons, Joe Berry (Natasha), John Mark Berry, Jackie Berry, Andriel Berry (Cari) and special daughter in love Lois Ann Taylor. His cherished grandchildren, Anastasia Page (Jeremy), Zack Berry, Arianna Berry, Jocelyn Berry, Naomi Berry, and 2 other grandchildren. His precious great grandchildren, Journee Page, Legend Page, Diamond Givens, Jeremiah Page, Tremare Christopher, Jermisha Page, J.J. Page, and one great great grandchild on the way. Sister Essie B Williams. Brother in laws, Wayne Buchanan, Clem Buchanan, Frank Buchanan, Emmitt Buchanan, Sister-in-law Helen Buchanan and Helen Berry. A host of nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ira C Berry, and Lue Cindia Berry. Brothers, Willie C Berry, sisters, Mary Ruth Nolden, Shirley Ann Townsend, Minnie Lee Berry, and nephews Mark Newton and Michael Townsend.

To know Ira was to love him.   He had a special gift of making everyone feel like his best friend, even if he just met you. He never met a stranger. It was often a joke that Ira could make a tree talk to him. His home was a place of love and endless laughter. Ira was a true pillar of our community. His presence will definitely be missed by the people that new him and loved him.

Ira life was a testament of the Love of Christ. His memory will live on in every lesson taught, every handshake, every yell at ballgames and every hug ever given. He will truly be missed by everyone who new and loved him.