Saline River Chronicle

Phillip Howard Berry, 1946-2022

Phillip Howard Berry, 75 of Warren, AR went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  Phil was born November 7, 1946 in Warren, AR to the late Lawrence Berry and Christine Knowles Berry.  He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Berry; mother, Christine Knowles Berry; brother, John Berry; two sisters-in-law, Jane Coulter Berry and Patsy Smith Berry all of Warren.  He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marsha Riley Berry; son, Mark Berry; brother, Mike Berry and several nieces and nephews.  

He attended Warren High School, graduating in 1965.  After high school, he joined the US Air Force serving his country in the Vietnam War.  Following his discharge in 1971, he returned to Warren and worked at Cotton Belt Railroad in Pine Bluff, AR until he retired in 1994.

In his earlier years, Phil enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing baseball and car racing.  He was a member of First Baptist Church. 

Funeral service was 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Frazer’s Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Stanley officiating.  Burial was at Ebenezer Cemetery in Warren, AR by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Jamie Berry, Wade Berry, Tracy Saunders, Clay Saunders, Jason Riley and Rickey Garrett. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, The Veterans Museum and Hospice Home Care of Monticello.

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