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1928
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2010
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William Berry Obituary
Born in Newberry County, he was the son of the late William Isaac and Emma Smith Berry. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Berry retired as a Captain with the Greenville City Police Department after 38 years of service. He was a member of Holmes Memorial Church, where he served as an Elder on the church board and past trustee on the Board of Holmes Bible College.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Betty Sorrow Berry; two daughters, Pat Berry Knight and husband Jimmy of Taylors and Joan Berry Corey and husband Tony of Greenville; four grandchildren, Brent Knight, Shannon Ireland, and Anne and Lynne Holcombe; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Berry was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsie Wolfe and Bet Hilley, and brother, Carlton Berry.
He was a man of faith, integrity and honor. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be held Monday from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Downtown Chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home. Entombment to follow the service in Woodlawn Memorial Park Serenity Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Holmes Memorial Church, P.O. Box 1117, Greenville, SC 29601.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Berry
Debbie Batson Jolly
July 8, 2010
Hello Pat and Joan,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Know you will miss him here on earth, but rest in the knowledge he is in God's hands and you will meet again!
Jeffrey Walls
July 6, 2010
Captain Berry was a heroic man and was
blessed with a wonderful family. He made us all feel secure knowing he was in our
neighborhood.May God continue to bless his family.Sincerely,Jeffrey Walls
Kimberly Wolfe Alexander
July 5, 2010
I'll always remember the Berry Family Christmas celebrations at Sonny and Betty's home. Sonny always had a smile on his face and made us all feel welcome. Betty, Pat, Joan and all the family are in my prayers.
Don/MaryAnn Woodward
July 4, 2010
Ray Berry was the quintessential Christian gentleman, whose authenticity was evidenced by his servant’s heart. He truly lived for others. Prayerfully yours,
Kenneth/Dorothy Benson
July 4, 2010
Noble Friend, Ray Berry
-Beloved in his life
-And in death, honored and remembered.
"Swifter than eagles,stonger than lions.
IISamuel 1:23
Jan Hudson
July 4, 2010
I am truly sorry to hear of Capt. Berry's passing. He was one of the finest men I have ever met or worked with. He truly love his family and extended family and friends. He has touched many lives and lived the Christian life.
Jim Jefferson
July 4, 2010
Faith...honor...integrity....words that aptly describe Capt. Berry.
Sandra Bennett
July 4, 2010
Ray Berry was one of the finest Christian men I've ever met. He exemplified kindness, grace, dignity and had a wonderful chuckle and his eyes twinkled when he laughed.
The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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