Robert "Bob" L. Berry

Bob went to heaven on April 23, 2026 at age 99. He was born in Oklahoma City to Thelma and Lonnie Berry. He grew up in South Oklahoma City and Mustang, graduating from Capitol Hill High school early to join the Navy to serve in World War II.

After the war, he graduated from Oklahoma university with a BA in English and a masters and education. While going to university, he married Dot Barnum and they shared 65 years together before she passed away.

Bob was an enthusiastic, humorous, and consummate educator. He taught English and served as a counselor and administrator for many years at Southeast High School. He was also an administrator at Central Junior High for a few years before becoming the first principal at Mustang Middle School. He led Mustang Middle School to become the first middle school to be accredited by the state of Oklahoma. His impact as a caring and thoughtful leader was so strong. He was still in touch with some former students and teachers.

Bob enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and watching sports; especially OU sports. He was recently honored as a patriot of the game by OU.

Upon retiring, Bob and Dot moved to Lake Texoma, where they often hosted friends and family to fishing games. Good food and fun. After his wife Dot's death he enjoyed several years of companionship with Liz O'Neil spending time at Lake Texoma, Village On The Park, and traveling.

Bob loved his family and spending lots of time with them. He played in many golf tournaments with his son and loved taking all his family fishing. His grandchildren remember lots of great trips to the lake enjoying time with him. He continued to enjoy and entertain his great grandkids as well.

Bob always had lots of stories and kind words for everyone he met and he will be sorely missed.

Bob leaves behind a close family:

Son, Ron Berry, and his wife Cathy

Daughter, Bobbie, and her husband Dan Langford

Two granddaughters , Elizabeth and her husband, Josh Younger and Jennifer and her husband Mike Willis

And also three great grandsons , Jack Willis, Max Willis, and Emmett Younger