Berry's life leaves large, lasting legacy

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Longtime Goodness Grows owner and former Lexington mayor died last week

  • Rick Berry was a fixture in Oglethorpe County since starting Goodness Grows nursery in Crawford in 1977. Berry, who also was the mayor of Lexington from 2020-21, died from pancreatic cancer last week. (Submitted Photo)
    Rick Berry was a fixture in Oglethorpe County since starting Goodness Grows nursery in Crawford in 1977. Berry, who also was the mayor of Lexington from 2020-21, died from pancreatic cancer last week. (Submitted Photo)
From cultivating a widespread love of horticulture to providing flowers for events both large and small, Rick Berry made an impact far beyond Oglethorpe County while also serving as a community…

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