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https://vimeo.com/event/5059465 https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/lamar-berry-program/full-view.html Bishop Danny Lamar Berry, known as “Danny” by his family, was born to Eugene Thomas and Laura Berry in Houston, Texas. The name Danny was later omitted after it was discovered during his primary years that it was accidentally left off his birth certificate. He was raised by his mother, along with 13 siblings, and attended Sam Houston High School. On December 12, 1973, Bishop Lamar Berry enlisted in the United States Army as a data communication terminal specialist. In the spring of 1974, he met Mary Linda Darden in Killeen, Texas, and married her on September 12, 1974. Following their union, Bishop Lamar was deployed to Camp Long, Korea, for 13 months and was awarded the National Defense Service Sharpshooter (Rifle) Medal. In October 1975, Bishop Lamar transitioned to the reserves and moved to Austin, Texas, where he and Linda built a lifetime of memories. After his discharge in 1978, they had four daughters. Their first daughter was born prematurely and died shortly after birth. Bishop Lamar was the proud father of LaTinysha, LaMencia, and LaFadrian. Bishop Lamar Berry an accomplished business owner for over twenty-two years. He founded Berry’s Bright Bunch, a licensed registered family home, with his wife Linda. They were childcare providers and foster parents to hundreds of children. Bishop Lamar participated in a review committee for Texas Early Childhood through Work Source Solutions and became a professional master trainer for licensed registered homes. Bishop Lamar faithfully served within the following congregations: McKinley Heights C.O.G.I.C (Pastor R.A. Grant), Live Oak of Austin (Superintendent Leroy Darden), and #1 C.O.G.I.C (Superintendent R. Davis). He was a dedicated deacon for over twenty-seven years, serving on the usher board, as a Sunday school teacher, on the finance board, maintenance committee, and as his pastors’ adjutant. One of Bishop Lamar’s most prized ministries was marriage enrichment, where he facilitated numerous classes, seminars, conferences, banquets, and cruises. In 2013, Bishop Lamar answered a call from the Lord to pastor Rivers of Joy Temple of Worship. On January 20, 2024, he was appointed as Bishop under Bishop L.A. Wilkerson, Agape Family of Churches (AFC). He devoted himself to impacting Caldwell County by spreading the Good News that Jesus loves. Bishop Lamar Berry was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Berry; his father, Eugene Thomas, Sr.; and siblings, Vennis Dennis, Lloyd Dennis, Paul Berry, Leonard Berry, Katherine Berry, Eugene Thomas, Jr., Queen Berry-Thomas, Vanessa “Peaches” Thomas and Timothy Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Linda Berry, and his daughters: LaTinysha Melton (Oscar “Scottie”), LaMencia Hill (Perry Jr.), LaFadrian Dongo (Valentine “Val”), and godson Paxton Townsend. He is also dearly missed by his siblings: Marcela Berry, Eunice Thomas, and Tom Lee Thomas (Tasha); and his grandchildren: Arianna Austin, Daniel Hill, Gabriel Dongo, Jaela Townsend, Jake Murphy, Janeen Spencer, Naryah Austin, McKenzie Dongo, Mercedes Williams, Oscar Williams, Jr., Payton Townsend, Perry “Lex” Hill, S. Joy Austin, Vion Townsend, and six great-grandchildren. He leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and many friends who loved him.

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Bishop Lamar Berry

March 4, 1953 - April 2, 2025