Walter Sammie Berryhill, a resident of Oklahoma City and former Henryetta area resident, died June 20, 2015 in Oklahoma City at the age of 85. Walter was born Jan. 6, 1930 in Okmulgee to John Berryhill and Amy Randall Berryhill.
Walter grew up around Henryetta and attended Henryetta Public Schools. As a teenager, Walter joined the U.S. Army and faithfully served from 1947 until 1953. Walter held a number of jobs but was a successful businessman with most all of them, including his considerable experience with real estate. He was a member of the South Lindsey Baptist Church in Oklahoma for approximately 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; his two brothers, Richard Berryhill and Almer Berryhill; four sisters, Amy Sue Berryhill, Mary Coon, Christine Harjo, and Lucille Bear.
Walter is survived by his sister, Dicey Barnett of Henryetta; a special friend, Rowena Williford of Oklahoma City; by a host of nieces and nephews, a strong church family and by many other extended family and many good friends.
Viewing for Walter will be held at Integrity Funeral Service on Monday, June 22, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service. A wake service will be held Tuesday at Integrity Chapel from 6 m to 8 p.m. with Rev. Tim Lowe and Rev. Wallace Gambler officiating.
Funeral Services for Walter will be held at Integrity Chapel Wednesday, June 24, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Connell and Rev. Wallace Gambler officiating. Interment will follow at Berryhill Family Cemetery in Henryetta under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.