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Berle was born May 5, 1940 in Nashville, TN to the late Joe T. and Maxine Brewer Wilson. His mother Mrs. Maxine Wilson passed away when he was 18 months old and he was raised by his stepmother, Gladys Boatwright Wilson who also preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Jean Graves Wilson, his Aunt Minnie Cowherd, nieces and nephews including Sissie and Calvin Green, Brenda Brown and a host of friends and family.
Berle was a retired Fire Fighter with the Metro Nashville Fire Department and a member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and power lifting.
Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbell.com
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Laura Vaden
August 18, 2025
So sorry to learn of Berle's death; My smpathies to Emma and family.
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Staff of Austin & Bell Funeral Homes, Inc.
June 30, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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