William Ellis Berrie

Cdr. William E. Berrie, USNR, Retired, 88, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2019 in Springdale, Arkansas. Bill, as he was known to family and friends, was predeceased in life by his wife, Madeline P. Berrie, parents, Merle and Mary Berrie; one sister, Kitty Kirch; and brother, Buddy Berrie. Bill is survived by his wife, Marie R. Berrie, two sisters, five children, three step-children, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. After 28 years of service to our country, Bill continued to fly, and was an avid reader. Loved by all, Pops will be missed, and never forgotten. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6PM on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas. He will also have a visitation on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 9 a.m. with Mass to follow at St. Louis Catholic Church, Memphis, Tennessee. Graveside services will follow at 1:15 p.m. at West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.memorialfhspringdale.com.