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Jimmy Marshall Berry, 69, of Orange, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Bonnie Vie Nursing Home in Port Arthur, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Claybar Funeral Home, in Orange. Officiating will be by Chaplain Jeff Bell.

Born in Orange, Texas, on May 21, 1950, he was the son of Charles Berry Sr. and Magdelin Berry. Jimmy was a talented master hair stylist for many years in Orange, Las Vegas, and Reno. He owned Bo Berry’s in Orange, and also worked at Hair Affairs, and West End in Orange. Jimmy attended and won many competitions around the country and was a very respected and sought out hair stylist in his field. He devoted his life to the Lord the last 5 years of his life and was a very compassionate person who loved his family dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Magdelin Berry; brothers, Wayne, Bobby, and Roy Berry; sister, Jackie Ann Moore; and nieces, Donna Berry and Rebel Moore.

He is survived by his nephews, Charles Wayne Berry, Bobby Berry, Cody Berry, and Charlie Caverly; niece, Shannon Moss; best friend, caretaker, and prayer partner, Mac Kershaw and his family; and many extended family, friends, and longtime coworkers.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Melvin Swor for his help during Jimmy’s illness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wellspring Credit Union; account number 0018533001 to assist with Jimmy’s final medical expenses.