Johnny R. Berryhill

Johnny R. Berryhill, 83, met his Creator on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Johnny was born June 29, 1938, to the late George Thomas Berryhill and Eva Lola Skelton Berryhill. A skating ace, he met another skating enthusiast in Ginger Grice, eventually becoming sweethearts and were united in marriage on March 25, 1960. Their beautiful union lasted 60 years, 4 months and 18 days until her death July 17, 2020. Johnny and Ginger claimed the Byhalia area as home but for over 35 years they traveled the USA. They literally visited in all but 13 US States. Johnny was a master carpenter and did amazing carpentry work. There was no job too big or too small that he could not and would not do for his children and/or grandchildren. He was lovingly called "Sippi" by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Johnny was a member of Meadow Brook Baptist Church in Byhalia.

Johnny is survived by his three children, Lucas Berryhill (Cindy) of Tupelo, Karen B. Taylor (Tom) of Lakeland, Tenn., and Helen Elaine Berryhill of Olive Branch, Miss.; six grandchildren TJ, Jennifer, Jessica, Katie, Lauren and Callie. 11 great-grandchildren: Trey, Cassie, Kaiya, Alexis, Kiara, Lyric, Ava, Adaline, Gretta, Haley and CJ; his sister, Estelle Howe and his brothers, George T. Berryhill Jr and William L. Berryhill as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ginger and a sister, Maxine.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. (with visitation beginning at 1 p.m.) on Sept. 16 at Meadow Brook Baptist Church in Byhalia. Bro. Oscar Geesland will officiate. Burial will be in Tupelo Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32255.

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