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Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry

Birth	:	16 Feb 1939 Fremont, Carter County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	18 Aug 2015 Winona, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.9902992, -91.2944031
Description	:	Melvin Marshall Berry was born at Fremont, MO on February 16, 1939, the son of Delbert Marshall Berry and Beulah (Farris) Berry. Melvin passed from this life on August 18, 2015 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 76 years and 6 months. Melvin attended school at Fremont and had vivid memories of picking cotton in the Bootheel. Another event that stayed clear in his memory was the 1957 tornado that almost destroyed his home town and did destroy the family's home with Melvin in it. After the storm the family moved to Winona where he... Read More	Melvin Marshall Berry was born at Fremont, MO on February 16, 1939, the son of Delbert Marshall Berry and Beulah (Farris) Berry. Melvin passed from this life on August 18, 2015 at his home in Winona, MO at the age of 76 years and 6 months. Melvin attended school at Fremont and had vivid memories of picking cotton in the Bootheel. Another event that stayed clear in his memory was the 1957 tornado that almost destroyed his home town and did destroy the family's home with Melvin in it. After the storm the family moved to Winona where he spent most of his life. On October 30, 1970, Melvin was united in marriage to Margie Alene Rector. This union was blessed with one daughter Lisa Marshann, this made his family complete. Melvin brought three other children to this family unit, two sons and one daughter. Melvin was preceded in death by his father Delbert Marshall Berry; two grandmothers; four brother-in-laws; and one nephew. His survivors include his wife Margie of 45 years of Winona, MO; two sons Marlon Dean Berry of Washington state and Robert Lynn Berry and wife Debra Faye (Brawley) of Winona, MO; two daughters Pattie Charlene (Berry) Baker of Springfield, MO and Lisa Marshann (Berry) and husband David Reese of Winona, MO; his mother Beulah Berry of Winona, MO; five sisters Ruby Martin of Ellington, MO, Fern (Berry) and husband Gene Goodwin of Winona, MO, Geneva Brawley of Winona, MO, Donna (Berry) and husband Donnie Norton of Winona, MO, and Shirley (Berry) and husband Lloyd Meade of Winona, MO; 14 grandchildren; 3 great granddaughters; several nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. Melvin enjoyed playing music, hunting and fishing, and time spent with his family and especially those three little great granddaughters. Melvin was a hard worker and enjoyed working until his health forced him to slow down. He was saddled with several nicknames Chief, Gosslin, Light Foot and was best known by his friends as Horsefly. Melvin is at rest in the arms of his Lord and Savior. His passing will forever leave a vacancy in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Duncan Funeral Home.

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Where is Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry's memorial?
Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry's memorial is located at: Mount Zion Cemetery, Winona, Shannon County, USA.
When did Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry death?
Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry death on 18 Aug 2015 in Winona, Shannon County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin Marshall “Horsefly” Berry's memorial?
Latitude: 36.9902992
Longitude: -91.2944031

Family Members:

Parent

Beulah Mae Farris Berry

(1916 - 2017)

Siblings

Children

Lisa Berry Reese

(1971 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Zion Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9902992, -91.2944031

2. Pine Lawn Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0078011, -91.3181000

3. Baptist Hill Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0059013, -91.3330994

4. Williams Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0250015, -91.2789001

5. Clark Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9902992, -91.2300034

6. Lindsey Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9793701, -91.3825531

7. Williams Cemetery
Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9617996, -91.3778000

8. Cooper Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9681168, -91.3861847

9. Ross Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0500150, -91.2256160

10. Old Bradshaw Place
Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0707150, -91.2607050

11. Pleasant Site Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9846992, -91.1830978

12. Evaline Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9289017, -91.2033005

13. Horner Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0793304, -91.2494965

14. Martin Barnes Cemetery
Birch Tree, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9140000, -91.3740000

15. Barnes Cemetery
Birch Tree, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9178009, -91.3822021

16. Munsell Cemetery
Eminence, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0973320, -91.3277969

17. Fremont Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9502831, -91.1618500

18. VanArsdall Family Burial Ground
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1027100, -91.3267500

19. Falling Springs Cemetery
Greer, Oregon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.8699989, -91.2941971

20. Midco Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9813995, -91.1427994

21. Reed Cemetery
Winona, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1074982, -91.2481003

22. Oak Grove Cemetery
Birch Tree, Shannon County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9632111, -91.4445267

23. Snider Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9371986, -91.1528015

24. New Hope Cemetery
Fremont, Carter County, USA
Coordinate: 36.9606018, -91.1382980