Mourning Rev. Wilkie W. Berry, Sr.

We share news of the heartbreaking passing of Rev. Wilkie W. Berry, Sr.

Obituary

Rev. Wilkie Wendell Berry, Sr. was born on June 24, 1940, to Joe Romie Berry and Katie Mae (Alford) Berry in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He was the eleventh child of sixteen siblings.

Preceding him in death were siblings Willie Berry, Helen Berry, Easter Mae Smith, Bertha Mae Beavers, Sam Wesley Berry, Leford Berry, Dorothy Mae Berry-Beavers, Melvina Berry-Samilton, Mary Berry,Pearline Berry, Leman Berry, Hudson Berry, and Floyd Berry.

Wilkie accepted Christ into his life at a young age at New Hope Baptist Church in Wetumka Oklahoma. He would later in life go on to join Paradise Baptist Church where he would earnestly serve for over three decades as a dedicated member and Reverend. The last four years of his life he would become a faithful member of Dellrose United Methodist Church.

Wilkie aka “Bilke” was known by many as a true jack of all trades. He had a gift of fixing, building, and improving just about anything he set his hands on. Whether it was repairing a broken step, lending tools, or offering advice, he never hesitated to show up when someone needed help. To neighbors, friends, and family alike, he was more than a handyman-he was dependable, generous, and always ready to make life a little easier for those around him. He took pride in caring for homes, not just his own but those of others. From cutting grass under the summer sun to tackling small projects big and small, he worked with quiet dedication and a servant’s heart.

Wilkie departed this earthly journey on April 19, 2026.

He leaves to cherish his memory, four children, Denise Paschal of Wichita, KS, Dennis (Claudia) Berry of Leesville, LA, Teketa (Kevass) Harding of Wichita, KS and Wilkie W. Berry, Jr. of Hawaii. Sisters, Mable Loggins of Weleetka, OK and Flody Patterson of Broken Arrow, OK. Ten grandchildren, Teketa Paschal, Sheena (Andre) Jackson, Carnez Williams, MaKayla Harding, Daisha Paschal, Rayna Berry, MaKenna Green, Kaptyn Berry, Katelyn Berry, and Kadynce Berry. Five great-grandchildren: Amari Jackson, Jakari Jackson, Aubrey Norris, Zora Davis and Shemar Jackson and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Please remember the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral Services will be held:

Date: May 8, 2026

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Dellrose United Methodist Church

Address: 1502 Dellrose, Wichita, KS

Lineage:

Wilke Berry is the son of Katie Mae Alford-Berry and Joe Romie Berry;

Grandson of Jim Tom Avance-Alford & Sulie Evans;

Great-Grandson of Lafayette “Fate” Alford & Virginia “Jennie” Avance-Alford