Background

Berry, Jack K. was born on August 30, 1930 in Colleton, South Carolina. Son of Percy M. and Pearle A. (Garris) Berry.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina., 1953; Bachelor of Laws, Emory University, 1958; Juris Doctor, Emory University, 1970.

Career

Associate, Pierce, Ranitz & Lee, Savannah, Georgia, 1958-1963; partner, Pierce, Ranitz, Lee, Berry and Mahoney, Savannah, 1963-1966; partner, Pierce, Ranitz, Berry, Mahoney and Forbes, Savannah, 1968-1976; partner, Berry and McCallar, Savannah, 1976-1987; assistant United States trustee, Department of Justice, Savannah, since 1987. Chapter 7 panel trustee United States Bankruptcy Court, Savannah, 1965-1974, chapter 13 trustee, 1974-1987.

Achievements

• Jack K. Berry has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

State legislator Georgia House of Representatives, 1968. Board directors Jenkins Boys Club;president Coastal Empire Fair, 1992. Colonel United States Air Force Reserve, 1953-1983.

Member National Association Chapter 13 Trustees (president 1980), American Bankruptcy Institute, Exch. Club Savannah (president 1968).

Connections

Married Frances Marie Cassel, April 24, 1954. Children: J. Keith Junior, Karen B. Wharton, Christine C.

Father:

Percy M. Berry

Mother:

Pearle A. (Garris) Berry

Spouse:

Frances Marie Cassel

child:

Christine C. Berry

child:

J. Keith Junior Berry

child:

Karen B. Wharton Berry