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Bill Berry

August 10, 1940 — June 14, 2020

Bill Berry, Jr.
1940-2020

Maiden – Dewey William "Bill" Berry, Jr. 79 – passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 14, 2020 at his residence.

He was born in Catawba County on August 10, 1940 to the late Hazel and Dewey William Berry, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Berry.

Bill was a graduate of Hickory High School and graduate of Wingate and N.C. State University. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Maiden. Bill was a charter member of Glen Oaks Golf Club and enjoyed golfing and being outdoors. Bill loved spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed!

Left to cherish his memories includes his loving wife, Alice Batchelor Berry; son, Michael E. Berry (Lona); grandchildren, Kenny Bailey (Becca); Chasity Berry Huffman (Chad); Courtney Berry Johnson (Jay); great-grandchildren, Zachery and Zoie Bailey; great-great granddaughter, Lillian Bailey; sisters, Shilda Burns and Gloria Barger (Buddy); and a number of nieces and nephews and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 17th at First Baptist Church, 50 East Main Street, Maiden, NC with a 2:00 pm Celebration of Life Service to follow with Reverend Eddie Andrews officiating. Entombment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park, Hickory, NC.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Carolina Caring for their love and support while caring for Bill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Maiden, NC.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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