Eric Berry

On Monday, May 20, 2024, our good and compassionate God thought it was time to bring his son, Eric Somes Berry home to be with Him. Eric was born January 29, 1950 to the late Elizabeth Dalton Jones and James Berry. He is a proud graduate of Eli Whitney High School where he majored in Upholstery. He worked for over 25 years for Verizon, formerly BellSouth where he retired in 1996. Him and his wife moved to Newport News, Virginia in 1997 to be with their two children and grandchildren. He worked several part time jobs at Casey and Value Center Furniture to keep himself busy.

He is preceded in death by his two sisters Eleanor Byrant  and Janice Smith and his two brothers, Robert Jones and Earnest Jones.

Eric is survived by his wife, Vera Mae Berry of 53 years of wedding bliss and two children, Dr. Crystal Berry Taylor &  Eric J.A. Berry (Yolanda); four grandchildren:Tamara, LJ, Nyshawn & Nyasia; three loving brothers Rev. Micheal Berry, Sr (Linda), Vernon (Nancy) & Timothy; and two sisters Margaret Marrow and Pamela, who will miss him dearly. He also leaves his sister-in- law Carolyn Daley, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family & Friends Fond Memories Include:

 “ Uncle E was a father figure to most of my clique. One of the main reasons I now live in Virginia, with my family. If at any time you need help, whether it be making a pickup, a drop off, moving to your new house, Gucci or Ostrich leather or Naugahyde seats or the whole damn interior, he is your man. If you just feel like talking (God help you), this is your man. Sometimes just to hear him say, "Wassup boy" is crazy. Basketball games, cookouts, road trips. I could go on but, if you know the man, you understand the legend. I will remember your life because it meant so much to so many people. Rest easy legend, your impact is multigenerational” AJ Daniels

……”You were an amazing person and your name will go down as one of the greatest. I’m forever proud to call you my grandpa. Until we meet again… love you og” Grandson LJ

Eric will be deeply missed, but the seeds he planted in the hearts of those who knew him will continue to grow and flourish for generations to come.

Service will be streamed beginning at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

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