James Emery "Buddy" Berry, 71 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

James was born November 22, 1951 in Warrensburg, Missouri, the son of James Floyd Berry and Judith Mae (Burge) Berry. He was a talented concrete finisher, loved to hunt, fish and trap. Buddy also enjoyed country music, dancing, playing shuffleboard in his later years, drinking beer and cookouts. He came to know Jesus Christ and that he forgave him. Buddy decided to get sober in August 2019.

Survivors include the love of his life: Blondie Donnaldson; son: Chris Berry; daughter: Elizabeth (Michael) Mendez; son: David (Athena) Berry; grandchildren: Austin Berry; Jacob Berry; Phillip Berry; Zeke Berry; Felicia Mendez; Ashlyn Klesath; Bailey Mendez; Kaitlynn Berry; sister: Nancy Butler; brother: Jerry Berry;  and many beloved nieces; nephews and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Allen Berry; Russell Berry and Ronnie Berry.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Funeral Service following from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Robert Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Austin Berry, Jacob Berry, Zeke Berry, Casey Berry, Jerry Berry and Drew Smith. Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Berry, who is serving in the United States Marine Corps in Japan.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net