George Lofton Berry

Reverend George Lofton Berry, age 88, of Brooksville Florida originally of Vilas NC died October 20th 2025.

Reverend Berry served for 8 years in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Many congregations had the pleasure of being served by Reverend Berry for 50 years of  Pastoral service , most recently at Frontier Church in Brooksville FL.

Reverend Berry is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Pauline Tester Berry, daughter Ramona Wilkins and husband Tim of Woodville Ohio, Dianne Arnette and husband Bynum of Vilas, Michael Berry and wife Tiffany of Olympia Washington and Wesley Berry and wife Sarah of Boone. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  Other than his children , he is survived by one sister Martha Edminstein of Sugar Grove and numerous nieces and nephews 

He is proceeded in death by his parents Granville and Willa Mae Berry, sisters Francis Payne, Louise Cline , Mary Ellen Hartley and Inez Storie, and one Brother Cecil Berry .

Reverend Berry aka “ Gorgeous George”, “Uncle Bud”, “ Elvis”, “ Preacher” and “Pops" was a jovial soul who loved earning and giving nicknames . He faithfully served congregations in the Southeast primarily in the state of NC. To know George was to know Jesus , as a conversation never grew long without mention of his Lord and Savior . Reverend Berry was a devoted husband, father and Grandfather affectionately known as “Pa”. He found no greater joy than being surrounded by family so he could pick on and play with them.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion of Boone NC and Sturgill Hospice House in Spring Hill Florida. In addition the family would like to thank Wesleyan Village of Brooksville Florida for the many years of joy and friendship provided by their community. 

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