SSG (Ret) Charles Edwards Berry Sr.

Charles Edwards Berry, Sr., son of the late William Lear and Dollie Berry, was born April 26, 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in the Phelps Health Hospital of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 58 years, 1 month and 28 days. In October 1984, Charles entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement in 2006 after 22 years of service. He had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. For his faithful service, Charles earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (6th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, South West Asia Service Medal w/Bronze Service Star (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award), NATO Medal, KU-LIB-MDL (Saudi Arabia), and KU-LIB-MDL (Kuwait). On February 20, 1988 in Covington, Kentucky, Charles was united in marriage to Loretta Wheeler. They shared over 31 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Valentina and Charles, Jr. Charles obtained a Bachelor of Engineering Administration Degree. In his spare time, Charles enjoyed being outdoors while fishing. He loves his family tremendously and enjoyed spending time with them whenever he was able. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Loretta Berry of St. Robert, MO; two children: Valentina Newman (Randy) of Cincinnati, OH and Charles Berry, Jr. of St. Robert, MO; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters: Francine Earl of Indianapolis, IN and Nichelle Hampton (Rick) of Cincinnati, OH; one brother: Lorenzo Berry of Cincinnati, OH; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents: Lorenzo and Sarah Berry; and four siblings: Linda Harris, William Lear, Victoria Berry and Vernon Berry. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert officiating with Pastor Susan Marshall officiating. The songs “Take Me To the King” and “Never Would Have Made It” were played. Several friends and family members recalled their wonderful memories of Charles. Burial with military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri.

SSG (Ret) Charles Edwards Berry Sr.

April 26, 1961 - June 24, 2019