George James Bershen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George James Bershen (Monroe, Louisiana), born in Alexandria, Louisiana, who passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of George James Bershen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his grandfather Nelsie McFarland; his parents, John Bershen and Nell Kathryn Bershen; and his significant other Nelsie Bershen. He is survived by: his children, Kay Barham (Emmett), Cheryl Metger (Jake), Shawn Morgan (Cobb), Nancy Bershen (Cole Smelser) and Jimmy Bershen; his grandchildren, Mary Kathryn Barham, Anna Borgognoni (Scott), Gardner Barham, Tyler Metzger (Jennifer), Charlotte Metzger (John Montoya), Matt Minninger (Taylor), Bershen Minninger and Auburn Morgan; and his great grandchildren, Mason Metzger and Barrett Metzger.
He was awarded the Kitty Degree Foundation Lifetime achievement award in business. He was a member of the Rotary Club, was Secretary-Treasurer of the Scott Foundation, board member and President (1987) of the Deep South Equipment Dealer's Association and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
