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John Berry Obituary
John Andrew Berry
NORTH CAROLINA -- John Andrew Berry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pike Berry of Orangeburg, died on Oct. 10, 2021, doing what he loved: riding his bicycle in the mountains of North Carolina.
He was born in Orangeburg on Jan. 12, 1961, and he resided in both Asheville, North Carolina, and Hickory, North Carolina, with his dearly loved wife, Juliana, for nearly 20 years. Together, they put many miles on their bicycles over the years, and they delighted in the beauty of the mountains, in each other and in the love of family and friends.
John is survived by his wife, Juliana Berry; two sisters, Ricarda Berry Downs and Joanna Berry Godwin; two stepchildren, Anthony Coffin-Schmitt and Juliana Bernadette Schmitt; 10 nieces and nephews (who lovingly called him the "favorite uncle"); and six great-nieces and nephews.
To know John was to love him. He was a uniquely gentle and kind man, witty and generous, smart and humble – simply an exceptional man in every way. He loved his family and friends well, and he is deeply missed.
His memorial service will be at Cornerstone Community Church in Orangeburg on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m.
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Sergio Ortiz
July 6, 2022
I only knew John for a little while. I was fortunate enough to move in across the street from him in Hickory in the spring/summer of 95, so imagine my joy when I found out he was also into cycling. I didn't stay long in Hickory, but I'm glad our paths crossed, if only for a short time.
DEAN LIVINGSTON
November 5, 2021
Juliana, Joanna, Ricarda, & Family,
My sincere condolences on John's passing.
Some memories...he taught and joined in humor, rhythm, intellectual challenge, jumping into boxes on a bicycle, how to navigate downtown, hanging from a cannon, listening for the bell, enjoyment of German pancakes & toys.
John is pictured below on left at my 9th birthday party.
His friendship is cherished,
Dean
Hume Killian
October 26, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. John worked for my mom Fran at Killian Properties for years. Then he basically ran the place when she stepped away in 2012. He was wonderful to our family! I haven't met anyone as nice, helpful or caring as John was to everyone he met through work or in his private life.
We already miss him terribly and I am sad and angry every time I think of him being gone. My best to your family and know that he was loved and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Hume Killian
mike t.
October 18, 2021
joanna and ricarda, so sorry for your loss. may the memories of the good times give you comfort at this time.
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