Holly Springs Funeral Home

Horace Dewey Berryman Jr
Horace Dewey Berryman Jr, 81, of Byhalia, passed away at his home on June 22, 2025. He was born in Sheffield, Alabama, on June 7, 1944, to Horace Dewey Berryman and Elise Louise Vess Berryman. Mr Berryman was a Missionary to Mexico, and a member of Slayden Baptist Church. Mr Berryman is survived by his wife, Dora Dodd Berryman, and two daughters, Alyson Redman (Geoff) of Harper, Texas, and Jennifer Brown (Doug) of Jackson, Wyoming. He also leaves a brother, Perry Berryman (Connie) of Byhalia, and three grandchildren, Joshua Day, Olivia Day and Sienna Brown. Mr Berryman was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry Berryman and a sister, Sara Traylor. Services for Mr Berryman will be held in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home on Thursday, June 26, at noon. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:00, and continue until service time. Burial, following the service, will be in Ashland Cemetery.

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Name: Cliff Bell Date: 6/24/2025 7:04:28 PM Message: I thank God for Ross. I remember him as someone who was always looking to bless others. He was a great friend and colleague of my Dad with whom he would communicate fairly regularly, even in their later years. When Dad preceded him to heaven at the end of 2022, I began to communicate with Ross in Dad's stead, and we would pray for one another. Some of my earliest memories were of Ross singing the traditional Christian mariachi song, "Al Agarrar las Manceras"... with Ross' excellent Spanish and amazing voice, you would never know he was a "gringo." He was definitely the best English-Spanish interpreter I've ever known. Mexicans with whom he worked in Coahuila loved him and have told me how much they appreciated his message, his example, and all the supplies he would constantly bring them. He definitely left a Jesus-shaped footprint in the lives of many. Yes, Ross reminded me of Puddleglum, a character in C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia (The Silver Chair): pessimistic, but noble-hearted, hard-working, generous, and brave ...you couldn't help but love him. In a world where preachers with both faith and integrity are in short supply, Ross was the real deal. Ross will be sorely missed. I look forward to seeing him and my own parents on Resurrection Day... it won't be long! Love and prayers for Dora, Alyson, Jennifer and all your family. Cliff Bell

Name: Lori Mize-Carmony Date: 6/25/2025 12:20:10 AM Message: My love and prayers are with you all. I have so many wonderful memories with the Berryman’s. Ross has been a dear friend of my dad’s for many years. He will be greatly missed.

Name: Ben & Ginny Craver Date: 6/25/2025 1:10:04 AM Message: Our deepest condolences to Dora, Jennifer, and all the family during this time of grief. I remember Ross not only as a committed man of God but also as one whose heart beat for the Mexican people, especially those across the Rio Grande from Del Rio in Ciudad Acuña. And the man could sing, too! Many blessings!

Name: AC Delgadillo Date: 6/25/2025 4:35:54 AM Message: Our Love to you and your beautiful family Doña Dora. ?????????????????? It's been a true honor.???? I am so sorry that I have been very under the weather to visit. My heart is always with you all. As are the hearts of my family. ??????? A beautiful soul in a gloomy world. Don Horacio you will be missed from this life.... We'll see you in the next. A true Pioneer of God. A humble worker on foot missions. An Angel among men. How grateful I am brother that our paths crossed and mutually worked the doings of our beautiful Creator. stirring tidbits of God everyday. Reaching out to extreme situations and territories in the purest, calmest of forms, intentions and success in your youth to most recent of days. Your prayers will be heard for echoes of time and God above will act on your beautiful hearts desires of goodwill, comfort and peace among the masses. Thank you for being that God endearing man. #memoryeternal

Name: The Sanchez-Gonzalez Family Date: 6/25/2025 1:50:24 PM Message: Our sincere condolences to the Family of Mr. Horace may he rest in the lords arms, thank you for always being a great human being the best neighbor we could ever had.