Mr. James "Watch Dog" Edward Berry

July 3, 1948 - August 1, 2020

Mr. James “Watch Dog” Edward Berry, 72 yrs. old, of Magnolia, Arkansas, passed Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas. James Edward Berry was born July 3, 1948, to John Paul Berry Sr. and Gerta Mae Kingsby-Berry. He is preceded in death by Brother, Luther Ray Harris, loving Grandmother, Odie Berry, loving Grand Aunt, Roxie Ellis, Stepdaughter, Venesshia Johnson. Cherished memories remain with: wife of 29 years, Florene Thomas-Berry of Waldo, Arkansas; Son, James Edward Berry Jr. (Porchia) of Magnolia, Arkansas, step-son; Hendrick Johnson of Eldorado, Arkansas; Godson, Lonnie Whitaker of Liberal, Kansas, step-daughter; Kellie (Kendall) Young; daughters; Tarah Sanders of Madison, Alabama, and Nickia Sanders of Houston, Texas, one brother; John Paul Berry of Gardena, California, one sister; Ms. Luetta Watson of Los Angeles, California; his mother-in-law; Lela Mae Thomas, sisters-in-law, Glenda (Ozell) Jones of Magnolia, Arkansas, Jackie (Rufus) Woods of San Antonio, Texas, Evelyn (Hurley) Jones of Little Rock, Arkansas, & Shirley Thomas of Little Rock, Arkansas; brothers-in-law, Earvin Payne of Little Rock, Arkansas, & Earl (Gloria) Thomas of Camden, Arkansas; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be held Saturday, August 15th, 2020, at 23rd Psalms Cemetery in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Smith Officiating/Eulogist. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, anyone attending the graveside services, “MUST WEAR A MASK.” Thank you. Visitation will be Friday, August 14th, from 1-4:00 p.m.