Reilly Stephen Berger
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And a resident of Piedmont, South Carolina passed away Sunday night January 18, 2026. He was born in Zachary, Louisiana on February 8, 2007. Reilly enjoyed playing youth sports, including baseball, before settling into wrestling for his local club team. He was a Class of 2025 graduate of Woodmont High School, where he was a proud member of the Wildcats wrestling team, and participated in many tournaments and state matches. Reilly enjoyed archery and loved hanging out with his friends. He loved the classic rock band Queen and often imitated the lead singer Freddie Mercury to make others laugh. Reilly could play the guitar and he also sang many of his favorite songs. He had a smile that warmed other's hearts, and that will never be forgotten. Reilly had a special place in his heart for his pet dog Finley. He will be forever missed by his family, friends, teammates and all that knew him.
Survived by:
Brothers and Sisters: Aiden Berger,
Caleb Gatewood,
Owen Jackson,
Jenna Fontenot,
Lauren Stambaugh
Mother: Ashlie Gatewood
Grandparents: Sharon Tornabene and Jim Hewitt
Grandmother: Mary Stockstill
Great-grandmother: Dorothy Martin
Uncles and Aunts: Brandon Tornabene,
Taylor Tornabene,
Logan and Emily Tornabene,
Lorie Brooks,
Lawrence Taylor
Girlfriend: Favi Millan
Special Cousin: Alyssa Thomas
Also numerous other cousins and many dear friends
He was preceded in death by fathers Jeremy Gatewood, Shane Berger, his great-grandparents and other family members.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene Street, Franklinton, LA) on Saturday January 24th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Saturday with Bro. Trey Jenkins officiating, Burial will follow in the Faith Tabernacle Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Braeden Arcenaux, Lawrence Taylor, Austin Taylor, Chris Hoyt, Heath Pittman, Claude Martin
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B
March 19, 2026
Since I didn't get to say goodbye, I will here. I think about you all the time. I know you didn't rlly believe in god but I hope your looking down on me and laughing. I know youd be making fun of me for thinking abt you so much. I even dream of you sometimes. I wonder if that's you trying to let me know you still care for me. Idk maybe you're just making fun of me for being so serious. Yk sometimes I'm mad at you tho. Like we promised each other we'd go to Italy together. If you didn't wanna go w me you could've just said that. But nah frl, I'm sorry I didn't talk to you more before your last minutes, and I'm sorry for never fully telling you how much you mean to me. I love you so much white boy. You are forever missed. LLR.
Nevaeh
February 8, 2026
He was a wonderful classmate, and person to know. He always knew how to make others smile. He will be greatly missed.
Jordie Page
January 27, 2026
I met him last year and he was genuinely such a sweet and kind hearted person
paulina
January 23, 2026
I wasn´t very close with Reilly but we would talk occasionally and ever time we did I was so happy you can tell his heart is full of love I wish I could´ve told him how much i actually cared for him even tho we weren´t even that close he´s the sweetest person ever im so sorry things had to end like this and that Reilly felt like he had nobody at the end I really wish I could´ve talked to him more i remember being told about it and I couldn´t believe it because I was just talking to him a week ago I cried for hours and days I can only imagine the pain the family is feeling even though he was going through something so hard he was still so sweet LLR
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Christian Ferry
January 23, 2026
Was a great friend and a awesome person in all LLR
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