Senate Resolution No. 601 honors the memory of Robert Gerald Berryhill, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 2, 1945, in Corsicana, Texas, Bob was the son of Rufus and Maudina Berryhill and grew up with two brothers. He graduated from W. W. Samuel High School in 1964 and later earned associate's degrees from Kilgore College. Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969 and had a fulfilling career with Southwestern Bell, retiring in 2008. He married Jacquelyn Guinn in 1969, and together they raised a family in Longview, Texas, where they were active members of Calvary Baptist Church.
The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Bob Berryhill's family, including his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, as well as his brother and other relatives and friends. It acknowledges his strong faith, his role as a Sunday school teacher and deacon, and his love for storytelling and spending time with loved ones. The Texas Senate adopted the resolution on May 31, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for his family, ensuring that Bob Berryhill's legacy and the impact he had on those around him will be remembered.