August 31 1924 July 7 2019
Lawrence Earl Berg age 94 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Sunday July 7, 2019 at his home in Mena. Lawrence was born on August 31, 1924 in O’Fallon, Illinois to the late Ira M. Berg and Edith Davis Berg. Lawrence was married to Lois Butler Berg. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. During his service he qualified in Parachute jumping from a plane while in flight in 1945. Lawrence started work with his brother Harold at Berg Ready Mix. Upon Harold’s passing, he along with his brother Ira began a backhoe and dump truck business called Berg Brother’s Construction which they operated for many years until retirement. He enjoyed his work and loved to travel and enjoyed being with family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by: Wife: Lois Berg of Mena, Arkansas Sons: Garry Berg of Mena, Arkansas Earl Berg of Mena, Arkansas Daughters: Kay Douglas and husband Dwight of Mena, Arkansas Virginia Ann Harris and husband Stan of Fate, Texas Linda Warren and husband Honnus of Mena, Arkansas Several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren Host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Ira and Edith Berg, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Union Mission Pentecostal Church of God in Mena with Brother Lewis Martin Brother and Kenny Posey officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Family and friend’s visitation will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Beasley Wood. Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence Earl Berg please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence Earl Berg August 31 1924 July 7 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Mena, state: Arkansas