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Robert Berry Obituary

Robert A. Berry MONCKS CORNER - Robert Allen Berry, 88, of Moncks Corner,S.C., was born on November 26, 1924, and passed from this life into God's hands on August 4, 2013. Bob was a devoted family man, loving husband of Ellen Glass Berry for 63 years, and a wonderful father of five children and eleven grandchildren. He was an avid tennis player, outdoorsman and storyteller, noted for his sense of humor and love of a good joke. A lifelong Presbyterian, he served as Elder, choir member and Sunday School teacher of the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner. Bob graduated from Davidson College on a basketball scholarship and furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Education and Pre-doctoral studies in Advanced Administration from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Bob spent forty years in education. He was an Assistant Superintendent of Personnel for Berkeley County Schools, a high school principal, basketball coach, teacher and Superintendent of Education at Buford in Lancaster County. He served as President of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators. During his coaching career, he led his Buford High School boys team to participate in their first statewide basketball championship. He was a long-time member of the Moncks Corner Lions Club. Bob is survived by his wife, Ellen Glass Berry, formerly of Edgemoor, S.C.; and five children - Reverend Robert Berry and his wife, Myra, of Port St. Lucie, FL; Christine Kelly and her husband, Ron of Greenville, SC; Sarah Lynn Tschinkel and her husband, Paul, of New York City, NY; Martha Berry of Brooklyn, NY; and David Glass Berry of Moncks Corner, SC. Grandchildren are: Caroline Berry, Robert Berry III, Joseph Berry, David Berry, Ellen Kelly, Daniel Kelly, Faye Kelly, Isabelle Tschinkel, Nina Tschinkel, Jesse Miller and Cole Berry Miller. Bob was predeceased by his grandson, Jackson Berry. He was born in Mt. Airy, NC, the son of the late Reverend Robert Lowry Berry and Dovie Venable Berry. The funeral service in Bob's honor will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, Thursday morning, August 8, 2013, at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Biggin Cemetery, directed by Russell Funeral Chapel, Moncks Corner. The family will receive friends at the First Presbyterian Church for one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be made to Thornwell Home for Children, P.O.Box 60 301 S. Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325, or to First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, 419 W. Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2013.

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Al Marsch

July 30, 2020

Bob was an inspiration to me in so many ways! I met him on the tennis courts one day when I was first learning to play! He graciously hit with me that day and began a long friendship of tennis fishing, turkey hunting and most of all mentoring!! One of my many favorite memories was winning a tournament together at St Andrews!! In my opinion one of the greatest men I’ve ever come to know!!

Martha Dunlap

August 17, 2013

Mr. Berry was a very nice man and contributed much to the Berkeley County Dept. of Education. I know he will be missed by his family. He fought a long battle. May his soul rest in peace. May God comfort his sweet wife, my friend David and the rest of his family. Amen.

Angela Coleman-Simmons

August 10, 2013

To the Berry Family,
You have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Berry was a wonderful individual. He hired me for my first teaching position in Berkeley County thirty-six years ago and was a friend whose door was always open whenever I needed to talk with him. I thank God for him because he truly cared about people.
May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Al Eads, Jr.

August 8, 2013

May God give you Peace and comfort during this time of parting. I was a recipient of his kindness and generosity throughout my many years association with Bob as a fellow administrator. He was always a professional colleague I could call upon for advice that I knew would be not only valid but in many cases inspirational. He was truly an educator's educator.

Mary Alice Taylor Morris Kotarski

August 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Berry was one of the nicest people I knew. My prayers go out to all of you.

August 7, 2013

David, We are so sorry of your loss. May God be with you and your family during these hard times and days. I just got out of hospital and found out about your dad. I will be praying for you and your family. Even though I never got the chance to meet him, I know he was a wonderful man. Please let us know if we can do anything. God bless.
Love, Patty & Tommy Marchant

Al & Karen Marsch

August 7, 2013

My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. Few people have made such a lasting impact on my life as Mr. Bob. I will cherish the memories of him playing tennis together, fishing, turkey hunting,and his great sense of humor. He was a inspiration to many people.

Owens

August 7, 2013

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you.

Alfred & Esther Baylock

August 7, 2013

David, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Berry family at this time. I wish I could be there with you in person, but please know I am with you all in spirit.
Martha Bishop Pitman,M.D.

Howard and Barbara Mitchum

August 6, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Berry.

Chris Faulk

August 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Berry. He was an awesome man and I have many fond memories of him and his family. Mr. Berry will be missed here on earth, but I am certain that he is soaring with angels. May God give his family and friends peace knowing that he is with our Lord and Savior.
John 14:2-3.

Ron and Sherry Gooding

August 6, 2013

David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Sherry Gooding

Dorsey Hayes

August 6, 2013

Martha,I am so sorry for the passing of your father.My prayers are with you and your family.

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