John M. Berry (Kentucky politician)

John M. Berry Jr. (October 13, 1935^[1] – October 27, 2016) was an American politician from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky Senate from 1974 to 1982, serving as majority leader of the body from 1980 to 1982. Berry was first elected in 1973, after incumbent senator Tom Harris resigned to become the Kentucky natural resources commissioner.^[2] He did not seek reelection in 1981.^[3]

John M. Berry
Majority Leader of the Kentucky Senate
In office January 8, 1980 – January 1, 1982
Whip	Lowell Hughes
Preceded by	Tom Garrett
Succeeded by	Joe Wright
Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 26th district
In office January 1, 1974 – January 1, 1982
Preceded by	Tom Harris
Succeeded by	Louis Peniston
Personal details
Born	(1935-10-13)October 13, 1935 New Castle, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	October 27, 2016(2016-10-27) (aged 81)
Political party	Democratic
Relatives	Wendell Berry (brother)

He died in October 2016 at age 81.^[4]