Berkley, Lewis GBERKLEY, Lewis G.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Lewis
G Berkley, who passed away Sunday morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs George Cunningham at Lake Ozark.
Lewis Gilbert Berkley, 90, son of Ben and Sarah Williams Berkley was
born near California, Mo., September 19, 1852, and departed this life
April 11, 1943.
He was married to Betty Wilson in 1876 and to this union 11 children
were born. 6 having preceded him in death, namely, Gould and Richard.
Mrs. Marion Dunstan, and Mrs Emma Krieling,
and two who passed away in infancy. Those surviving him are W I Berkley
of Barnett; Ellis Berkley of Jefferson City; Late Berkley of the state
of Montana; Mrs O C. Davidson of Eldon; and Mrs. George Cunningham of
Lake Ozark, Mo. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and ? great
grandchildren.
Very early in life he united with wth Methodist Church and he
continued in that faith until his death. He spent much time reading his
Bible, often referring to the 23rd Psalm as his favorite passage of
scripture. His faith was deep and abiding and his life was lived as an
example of a true Christian father and friend. His long life was a
useful one and his years were filled with wise counsel and guidance for
his
family and friends. A great many years of his life were spent near High
Point, and after the death of his wife, he has spent most of the time
with his children. His friends numbered many and he was a man
highly respected by all who knew him.
The body lay in state at the home of his daughter, Mrs O C Davidson,
until the time of the funeral services at 2;30 Tuesday afternoon at the
Green Ridge Church. Rev. A. L. Alexander conducted the services
and burial was made in the church cemetery. Phillips Funeral Home