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David Harold 'Dave' Berry, 75, Mountain Home (Conner)
Longtime Gideon and mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation and faith
Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:47pm
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David Harold 'Dave' Berry, a 75-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on January 26, 2026. Berry had a long career as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry, where he designed plant layouts, production equipment, and manufacturing processes. He was also a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church and served as a Gideon for 35 years, including the last 19 years as the Mountain Home camp's president and church ministry coordinator.
Why it matters
Berry's life exemplified a commitment to faith, family, and service. As a longtime Gideon, he worked tirelessly to place Bibles in the hands of those in need, and his engineering expertise contributed to the development of numerous automotive components and systems. His passing is a loss for the Mountain Home community and the broader Gideon ministry.
The details
During his career, Berry was credited with multiple patents for innovations in areas such as door and sealing mechanisms, trunk systems, seals, flooring and underlayment solutions, and advancements in plastics, polymers, adhesives, and production-line technologies. He played a key role in launching and optimizing manufacturing assembly plants across the United States and internationally, coordinating with machine shops, delivery and automation systems, training production staff, and authoring technical manuals.
- David Harold 'Dave' Berry passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
- Berry was born on January 7, 1951, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- Berry married Sharon (Stevens) Berry in February 1973 in Mountain View, Arkansas.
- Berry served as a Gideon for 35 years, including the last 19 years with the Mountain Home, Arkansas camp.
- A Celebration of Life and Potluck will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church Gym in Midway, AR.
The players
David Harold 'Dave' Berry
A 75-year-old resident of Mountain Home, Arkansas, who had a long career as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry and was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church and a Gideon for 35 years.
Sharon Berry
David's wife, with whom he built a life centered on faith, family, and service.
The Gideons International
A Christian organization that David Berry faithfully served for 35 years, including the last 19 years as the Mountain Home camp's president and church ministry coordinator.
Midway Baptist Church
The church where David Berry was a devoted member and served the community.
What’s next
A Celebration of Life and Potluck will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Midway Baptist Church Gym in Midway, AR.
The takeaway
David Berry's life exemplified a commitment to faith, family, and service. As a longtime Gideon and devoted member of Midway Baptist Church, he made a lasting impact on his community and the broader Gideon ministry through his unwavering faith and tireless efforts to spread the Gospel.
