Rev. Wilkie W. Berry, Sr.

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Rev. Wilkie Wendell Berry, Sr. was born on June 24, 1940, to Joe Romie Berry and

Katie Mae (Alford) Berry in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He was the eleventh child of

sixteen siblings. Preceding him in death were siblings Willie Berry, Helen Berry,

Easter Mae Smith, Bertha Mae Beavers, Sam Berry, Leford Berry, Dorothy Mae

Beavers, Melvina Samilton, Mary Berry, Pearline Berry, Leman Berry, Hudson

Berry, and Floyd Berry.

Wilkie accepted Christ into his life at a young age at New Hope Baptist Church in

Wetumka Oklahoma. He would later in life go on to join Paradise Baptist Church

where he would earnestly serve for over three decades as a dedicated member

and Reverend. The last four years of his life he would become a faithful member

of Dellrose United Methodist Church.

Wilkie aka “Bilke” was known by many as a true jack of all trades. He had a gift of

fixing, building, and improving just about anything he set his hands on. Whether

it was repairing a broken step, lending tools, or offering advice, he never

hesitated to show up when someone needed help. To neighbors, friends, and

family alike, he was more than a handyman-he was dependable, generous, and

always ready to make life a little easier for those around him. He took pride in

caring for homes, not just his own but those of others. From cutting grass under

the summer sun to tackling small projects big and small, he worked with quiet

dedication and a servant’s heart.

Wilkie departed this earthly journey on April 19, 2026. He leaves to cherish his

memory, four children, Denise Paschal of Wichita, KS, Dennis (Claudia) Berry of

Leesville, LA, Teketa (Kevass) Harding of Wichita, KS and Wilkie W. Berry, Jr. of

Hawaii. Sisters, Mable Loggins of Weleetka, OK and Flody Patterson of Broken

Arrow, OK. Ten grandchildren, Teketa Paschal, Sheena (Andre) Jackson, Carnez

Williams, MaKayla Harding, Daisha Paschal, Rayna Berry, MaKenna Green,

Kaptyn Berry, Katelyn Berry, and Kadynce Berry. Five great-grandchildren.

Amari Jackson, Jakari Jackson, Aubrey Norris, Zora Davis and Shemar Jackson

and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered