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Johnny L. Berry, 70, of Port Arthur, peacefully died surrounded by family members Sunday, Jan. 18, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. He was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Port Arthur, to Annie Pearl Singleton and Thomas Dickerson Berry.

Johnny delivered fuel in the Port Arthur area for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and loved being around his family. Johnny will be remembered for his ability to tell a good story.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Connie Berry of Port Arthur; son, Troy Berry and his wife, Kristy, of Bridge City; grandsons, Ryker Berry and Bryson Constane; brothers, Jimmy Berry of Port Arthur, Bobby Berry of Vidor, and David Berry of Port Arthur; sister, Ellen Lackey and her husband, Raymond, of Mauriceville; brothers-in-law, Ricky Davidson and his wife, Johnnie, of Beaumont; Oris Davidson and his wife, Stacy, of Beaumont; sisters-in-law, Blanca Viator, and her husband, Danny, of Port Arthur and Jerry Harper and her husband, James, of Port Arthur.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Michael Boullion.

A graveside service for Mr. Berry will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves.