Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Steve Berry Obituary
Winston-Salem, NC
Steve Berry, son of Walt and Mary Berry of Clemson, SC, passed away May 29, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC from injuries received in a plane crash in Boone, NC on April 25, 2016. Even though Steve was a pilot, he was a passenger on this flight.
Steve attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC. He and his wife Annette loved the mountains and made their home near Boone, NC. Steve was Director of Operations at the Boone Airport and was beginning to start sightseeing tours in the Boone area.
In addition to his parents, Steve is survived by his wife, Annette; sister, Susan and husband, David, and their son, Cliff Winters, all of Clemson, SC; mother-in-law, Anna Belle Richards; sisters-in-law, Lisa and husband Nick Naoum and family, Melinda and husband Sean, and their children, Madyson and Ian Ward; and brother-in-law, Charles and wife, Christy and their sons, Landon and Tristin Arnett. He is also survived by many cousins and close friends.
A celebration of life service for Steve will be conducted Saturday afternoon, June 4th, at 1 o'clock at the Boone Airport. In honor of Steve, dress will be casual.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621; Clemson First Baptist Church Building Fund, 397 College Ave., Clemson, SC 29631; or to the State Employees' Credit Union Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Our family wishes to express appreciation for all the prayers and support shown to us during this time, including members of Clemson First Baptist Church where Steve had been a member.
Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
ATTN. Pilots - The Boone Airport will be closing at 12 noon on Friday, June 4.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory in Boone is serving the Berry family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3 Entries
Anne Bradbury
June 3, 2016
Dear Mary, Walt, and Family,
My fiance, Bob, and I just learned of Steve's accident, and his passing, a few days ago. We are shocked and saddened, and our hearts go out to all of you. I remember Steve playing in your yard across from our home on Strawberry Lane. I am stunned, and words seem inadequate. Please accept our most sincere condolences and prayers at this terribly difficult time. And, kindly let Annette know she is especially in our prayers. May God give you His grace and peace....
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Randall Adkins
June 2, 2016
Susan and family we are so sorry to hear and we hope you know that everyone is in our prayers
Kathy King Smith
June 2, 2016
Mary, my heart is broken for you and your family. Condolences and prayers to you.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
194 Queen Street, Boone, NC 28607
Make a Donation
in Steve Berry's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support Steve's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Steve Berry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
