Joseph Harlan Berryman

Born December 16, 1934, Joseph Harlan Berryman, 81, of Cataula, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Louise Algood Berryman, father Joseph Welthey Berryman and sister Maxine McMurray. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Peggy Turner Berryman; daughter Bridget Berryman of Cataula, Georgia; son Joseph Allen Berryman (Jennifer) of Houston, Texas; granddaughters Stephanie Berryman of New Braunfels, Texas and Chelsey Velo (Zack) of Austin, Texas; sisters Marilyn Heard (Charles) and Beth Vaughter (Alan), both of Elberton, Georgia; sister Joy Jordan (John) of Royston, Georgia; brothers Faine Berryman (Betty) and Wendall Berryman (Patti), both of Elberton, Georgia; brother-in-law Robert McMurray of Lavonia, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to mention. Mr. Berryman was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and the Mark Walker Sunday school class. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved his family completely and always put their needs ahead of his own. His life was a testament to the power of integrity, friendliness towards others, hard work, and service to the Lord. His gentleness of spirit and kindness of heart touched all who knew him, and he will be dearly missed. Visitation was at Striffler-Hamby on Macon Road in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. with service following at 3 p.m. Interment followed on Sunday, August 21st in Elberton, Georgia at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com This notice placed by Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services as a courtesy to the family of Mr. Joseph Harlan Berryman.