Extracted from The Houston Chronicle (Houston, TX)
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

BERLY

JAMES F. (JACK) BERLY, JR., 86, a native of Houston, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2003. He was born February 2, 1917 to Annie and J.F. Berly, Sr. He attended San Jacinto High School and graduated from Texas Military Institute in San Antonio.

Mr. Berly was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 62 years, Bettie Jean, and their beloved daughter, Janice Berly Odiorne. Survivors include his sons, James F. Berly, III and wife, Gretchen, and B. Thomas Berly; grandchildren, Melissa Purcell, Laurie Stevens, Kristin Berly, Lance Odiorne, and Brett Berly; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to visitation with the family from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at The Settegast-Kopf Co. Funeral Directors. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 10, 2003 in the chapel of The Settegast-Kopf Co. with Rev. Dr. Robert M. Poteet officiating. Private interment will follow.