George Cooper Berry

May 1, 1938- January 21, 2024

George Cooper Berry, 85, a lifelong resident of Mendenhall passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born on Sunday, May 1, 1938, the only child of George and Margie Berry. He graduated Mendenhall High School in 1957 and attended Copiah Lincoln Community College where he played football. George became a salesman for Inland Container Corporation where he made many friends while designing and selling boxes for produce growers. His favorite pastimes were talking with friends and spending time on his farm where he raised Hereford cattle for 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. and Margie Berry;  father-in-law, Garrett P. Mullins;  mother-in-law, Quay  Mullins;  brother-in-law, E.C.  Mullins.

Survivors include his wife, Dora Ann Mullins  Berry; daughter, Regina  Evans and son-in-law, Byran Evans; grandchildren, Mary Ann  Brown  (Mike Brown) and Allison  Evans  (Mark Pankratz); great- grandchildren, John Byran  Eason, Cooper Brown, and Evan  Pankratz; brother-in-law, Marshall  Magee; sister-in-laws, Carolyn  Magee and Sharkey  Mullins.

A private family graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Mendenhall.  Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mendenhall was in charge of arrangements. 601-847-4401

A special thanks would like to be given to Magee General Hospital and Gentiva Hospice.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com