John Markham Berger

John Markham Berger, age 71, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on February 17, 2023. John was born in Richmond, Virginia to parents Arthur Goode Berger and Ruth Woodall Berger. He graduated from Towers High School in 1969 and from Georgia State University in 1973. After 37 years of service, he retired from the Office of Administrative Hearings, State of Georgia, in 2013.

John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce Berger, son, Jake Berger (Lindsey), daughter, Blair Berger (Adam), and baby granddaughter, Vivian. Also surviving are sister in laws Becki Berger, JoAn McWaters (Donald), Sandra McConnell (Mason) and his best friend, Sam Bridges. John is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joe Berger, and son, John Robert Berger.

The family will receive friends at Wages & Sons Stone Mountain at 1pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023 with a memorial service following at 2pm.

The family would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to caregivers Vanessa and Wendy for the excellent love and care they provided to John in his last years. Our thanks also to Lorna, Petula and Ramone of Agape Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.