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Obituary for Gayland Fitzgerald Berry

Obituary for Gayland Fitzgerald Berry
  • PublishedOctober 28, 2025


Gayland Fitzgerald Berry was born to Freddie Berry and Charles Young (Elaine) on December 1, 1968, in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

 

He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Cherry Grove Baptist Church under the pastorage of Elder Curtis Rose.

 

He was employed at Berger as a supervisor for several years and worked at Saputo until his health failed.

 

Gayland transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas.

 

He leaves behind his mother, Freddie Berry; his father, Charles Young (Elaine); one brother, Eric (Tammie) Berry; one sister, Tonya Berry; one niece, Tia Berry; one nephew, Tobias Berry (Julia); two great-nephews, Malcolm, and Myles Berry; children Detrick Clayton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

 

Funeral Service for Gayland will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Interment will follow the service at North Caney Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday October 20, 2025, at West Oaks Funeral Home.

 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

 

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com



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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.